The BetterEvaluation Resource Library contains hundreds of curated and co-created resources related to managing, conducting, using, and strengthening capacity for evaluation.
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RapidMiner
RapidMiner is a software package that allows data mining, text mining and predictive analytics.Data visualization checklist
Stephanie Evergreen (Evergreen Data) and Ann K.Data dashboard as evaluation and research communication tool
This chapter by Veronica Smith aims to provide a sound framework and guidelines for evaluators, researchers, and program staff to design, develop, maintain, and use a data dashboard as an effective communication tool for monitoring progressSocial Equity Assessment Tool (SEAT) for evaluation
This paper presents the Social Equity Assessment Tool (SEAT) for evaluation, designed to help evaluators practically and contextually examine equity and social justice issues in their work.U-report
U-Report is an SMS-based, user-centered social monitoring tool originally developed in Uganda and now being adapted in other countries around the world.Evaluation questions checklist for program evaluation
Created by Lori Wingate and Daniala Schroeter, the purpose of this checklist is to aid in developing effective and appropriate evaluation questions and in assessing the quality of existing questions.A cultural protocol for evaluation
This resource explores important dimensions of cultural competency in evaluation. It focuses on cross-cultural understanding and culturally-appropriate attitudes and approaches.Handbook on poverty and inequality
This book form the World Bank provides a range of tools which allow the user to measure, describe, monitor, evaluate, and analyze poverty.Open Data Kit (ODK)
A free and open-source set of software tools for collecting, managing, and using data in resource-constrained environments.ColorBrewer 2.0
This online tool allows users to create colour schemes for maps and other graphics in order to show data that is readily readable.Toonlet
This web-based application makes it possible to draw cartoons, by creating characters and then placing them into the panels of a cartoon with appropriate text.A toolkit for designing climate change adaptation initiatives
This toolkit from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) aims to support those that are involved in Climate Change Adaption (CCA) initiatives by providing step-by-step guidaEvaluation cartoons and comics
This website provides a range of 'stock' cartoons on the evaluation theme.Newsletter template
This website allows you to download a range of newsletter templates for both print and web.Results chain analysis tiny tool
This tool, developed by NGO-IDEAS, was designed to help communities analyse the chain of effects from activities to outputs.50 top tools for social media monitoring, analytics, and management
This blog post by Pam Dyer lists 50 different tools for gathering, analysing and reporting data about social media.Gender analysis tools
The Gender Analysis Tool, produced by Global Affairs Canada (Formerly Canadian International Development Agency, CIDA), can be used for examining gendered roles and f