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… programme decision-making. However, programme teams often do not have the necessary skills to do this – or they do not see it as a part of their day-to-day work, and don’t …BlogHow well do we evaluate evaluation?
… as meta-evaluation). The task page “ Review evaluation (do meta-evaluation) ” has a range of options for processes: … decisions to be made when planning an evaluation. Who will do the meta-evaluation, when and how? Will it be done by the … specific that UNICEF might want to add. … How well do we evaluate evaluation? …BlogDoing Q Methodological Research
This book is a simple yet thorough introduction to Q methodology, a research technique designed to capture the subjective or first-person viewpoints of its participants.RecursoHow to do cross tabulations
… crosstab or a contingency table." (Frazier, 2012) … How to do cross tabulations …RecursoBetterEvaluation FAQ: How do I choose a suitable theory of change?
… for how to respond, or useful resources. I want to do an impact evaluation. What kinds of theories should I use … arrows between activities and outcomes/impacts. So how do you choose which change theory to use? There are a number … for your theory of change? … BetterEvaluation FAQ: How do I choose a suitable theory of change? …BlogChallenges of doing M&E in FCV settings
… related to conflict and violence. Evaluations that do not consider the cultural context can lead to …ThemeBE FAQ: How do I prepare and distribute Request for Proposal and Terms of Reference documents?
… in ways that will create the best pool of proposals. How do I write a good TOR or RFP document? The Terms of Reference … evaluation which has some great pointers on what not to do with your TOR. How do I share my RFP/TOR with people? Getting a good evaluator …BlogBetterEvaluation FAQ: How do you use program theory for evaluating systems?
… in terms of reducing school drop-out rates, you could do simple logic model something like this: The problem with … policies or processes; in order for schools to be able to do this, school districts or states might need to also … involved in doing this. Some approaches to systems change do not yet have an explicit theory of change but have …BlogWhat to do with contradictory data?
… explanations Integration of data? References … What to do with contradictory data? …RecursoFootprint evaluation webinar 3: From 'do no harm' to restoration - Working with a typology of Footprint Evaluation
… natural systems, or is it harmful to these systems? From 'do no harm' to restoration webinar You can download the … It was very much geared up to say, where are we and what do we also need to put in place, a lot of what we recommended was about improving the monitoring system to do a much better job of monitoring risks and feeding that …RecursoI'm doing an impact evaluation: What evidence do I need? (#AES17 presentation slides)
… 'state of the art' in impact evaluation or should I just do a survey and use statistical methods to create comparison … concludes that more often than not, statistical models do a poor job of estimating program impacts, highly … beliefs, judgments and decisions) gsocialchange, 2017, How do you know whether your intervention had an effect (a …RecursoWhat do we mean by ‘impact’?
… International development is fixated with impact. But how do we know we’re all talking about the same thing? This blog … programme and none of us can ignore it. But how do we know we’re all talking about the same thing? ‘Impact’ … five uses of impact. Image by nobull, Pixabay … What do we mean by ‘impact’? …BlogWhy do we avoid evaluation?
… evaluation use, but we have not solved the problem yet. Do we conduct evaluation when it is really needed? When … new even if they disagree with the proposed ideas. … Why do we avoid evaluation? …RecursoWhat a Logic Model Can Do For You
… demonstrate its use. Contents Three kinds of outcomes Why do I want a logic model? Frequently asked questions from … Quick links to more information … What a Logic Model Can Do For You …RecursoUsing case studies to do program evaluation
… as an Evaluation Tool 3 When to Use a Case Study 4 How to Do a Case Study 6 Unit Selection 6 Data Collection 7 Data … Analysis and Interpretation 12 … Using case studies to do program evaluation …RecursoWhat do we need for better monitoring?
… Silva Ferretti reminded us that monitoring needs to do more than monitor a pre-established course of action and … Some of us are better at it than others but we all do it. Monitoring is a process of keeping an eye on what is going on. We all do it. Parents monitor their kids, I monitor my garden. Some …Blog1: What is impact evaluation and when should you do it?
… of evaluation Evaluation and cost benefit analysis When to do an impact evaluation Putting it all together: developing … … 1: What is impact evaluation and when should you do it? …RecursoHow do these conceptions of complexity help us think and act?
… and Alexa Courtney who focus on the question 'How do these conceptions of complexity help us think and act?' … designers, and thinkers in this development space." … How do these conceptions of complexity help us think and act? …RecursoSustainability-inclusive evaluation: Why we need it and how to do it
… evaluation: Why we need it and how to do it …RecursoHow do we use advisory groups effectively in evaluation?
… and would make sense, but this can be difficult to do in practice. In my experience, I have only seen this … in terms of beneficiary representation, and how you do this, can be a challenge. For example, to include the … Advisory Groups? What's worked well for you in the past? Do you have comments on the good practices I have suggested – …BlogCareer guide: How to do good with your work
… also available for a quicker read. … Career guide: How to do good with your work …RecursoWhy do we need more real-time evaluation?
… National Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. … Why do we need more real-time evaluation? …BlogIDRC strategic evaluation of capacity development: Doing things better?
The paper from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) analyses whether the results from capacity building projects have supported the organisation to achieve its mission.RecursoWhat is evaluation to do? Ways of responding to the climate and environment crisis – Part 2
… to individuals and organisations. We all need to do our bit. Read the full papers here and see which of the … Independent Evaluation Office. … What is evaluation to do? Ways of responding to the climate and environment crisis …BlogWhat is evaluation to do? Ways of responding to the climate and environment crisis – Part 1
… harm, and evaluation allows that harm to continue. … [A] do-no-harm standard when human and natural systems are … on natural systems. All evaluations. Failing to do so is to presume that it is OK for your interventions to … Independent Evaluation Office. … What is evaluation to do? Ways of responding to the climate and environment crisis …BlogWeek 51: How do evaluation managers contribute to better evaluation use?
… our book. These, then, beg the question what competencies do evaluation managers need to have in order to take on this … dac /evaluation/Picciotto-book-review.pdf … Week 51: How do evaluation managers contribute to better evaluation use? …BlogHow to do a rigorous, evidence-focused literature review in international development
… 7: Evidence assessment 12 Stage 8: Analysis 15 … How to do a rigorous, evidence-focused literature review in …RecursoWhy do programs benefit from developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks?
… monitoring and evaluation framework template. … Why do programs benefit from developing monitoring and evaluation …BlogWhat “extras” do we get with extracurriculars? Technical research considerations
… Lag Model with Measurement Error Control … What “extras” do we get with extracurriculars? Technical research …RecursoDoing qualitative field research on gender norms with adolescent girls and their families
This research and practice note offers practical advice, examples and tools to ensure gender sensitivity in evaluation and research with adolescent girls, with a focus on qualitative research methods.RecursoCausal Pathways introductory session: How do I mix and combine methods?
… … 4820 … Causal Pathways introductory session: How do I mix and combine methods? …RecursoHow well do we think about the future? Foresight Evaluation
… the success of their initiatives. … 5563 … How well do we think about the future? Foresight Evaluation …Blog