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Systems Thinking: A Way to Maximize Program Effectiveness
A short animated video highlighting how systems thinking can be used in program evaluation to maximize program effectiveness, produced by Chris Lovato, Beverly Parsons, and Kylie Hutchinson.
BetterEvaluation FAQ: How do you use program theory for evaluating systems?
21st June 2017 by Patricia Rogers
In our recent blog post about using theories of change and logic models better in evaluation, we asked BetterEvaluation members to submit a question or challenge that they have in relation to creating or using theory of change for review by the BetterEvaluation team. One member asked us for advice on using a theory of change for systems change which we are very happy to share below:
Planning and practice in monitoring, evaluation and learning
Workshop: Theory based evaluation for complex systems (Brisbane 5 and 6 May 2016)
Systems in Evaluation (Un)Conference - Americas/Europe/Africa session
Week 36: Systems thinking
15th September 2014 by bob williams
This is #2 in our series on visionary evaluation. This year’s AEA Conference theme is visionary evaluation – systems thinking, equity and sustainability. Which begs the question what is systems thinking?
There are dozens of definitions but for me it is the combination of three things:
- Understanding inter-relationships
- Engaging with multiple-perspectives
- Reflecting on boundary choices
…. And how does that contribute to visionary evaluation?
O Sistema de Monitoramento e Avaliação dos Programas de Promoção e Proteção Social do Brasil
Apresentação do sistema brasileiro de monitoramento e avaliação de programas sociais, como parte da cooperação Brasil-Africa. O documento apresenta definições, descrições do ciclo de avaliação, exemplos de metodologias usadas, exemplos de resultados, e formas em que os resultados das avaliações são apresentados.
A presentation about the Brazilian monitoring and evaluation system for social programs. The document presents definitions of M&E, describes the M&E cycles, gives examples of types of methods used, examples of evaluation findings, and ways to present the evaluation results. This presentation is part of the cooperation Brazil-Africa.
Sample Job Descriptions and Terms of Reference for Key M & E Tasks and Actors
This annex to the International Fund for Agricultural Development's (IFAD) A Guide for Project M & E, is designed to support those whose role it is to contract out positions for a monitoring and evaluation process.
