Search
3613 results
Filter search resultsThe theory underlying concept maps and how to construct and use them
This guide provides a comprehensive summary of concept maps and how to use them.RecursoPolicy briefing
Policy briefs are designed to outline findings and recommendations in an accessible manner for specific target audiences.MétodoLearning Exchange Fund overview and application form
The MEL team in the Open Society Foundations’ Economic Justice Program created a special fund to support structured learning and collaboration between its existing grantees.RecursoEval C3
EvalC3 Online is an organised set of tools for developing, exploring and evaluating predictive models of expected outcomes. This resource and the following information was contributed by Rick Davies.RecursoUsing case studies to explore the external validity of ‘complex’ development interventions
Michael Woolcock's paper addresses the fact that rising standards required for assessing the impact of development projects have not been met with equally rigorous procedures for guiding decisions about external validity - "whether andRecursoConfirmatory Program Evaluation: A Method for Strengthening Causal Inference
This paper focuses on the analysis of current issues in theory-driven evaluation as discussed in evaluation practice literature.RecursoElements for an M&E framework for climate change adaptation projects
This paper from the Global Environment Facility Evaluation Office (GEF) outlines the monitoring and evaluation systems used by GEF in climate adaptation projects and the possible problems that may be encountered when developing an M & ERecursoPolitique d’Evaluation nationale en Afrique du Sud
Cette étude de cas décrit le processus d’implantation d’un système de suivi et d’évaluation du Gouvernement (GWM&E – Government Wide Monitoring and Evaluation) en Afrique du Sud.RecursoEnvironmental approach for generational impact
This paper provides guidance on Environmental Approach for Generational Impact – a proposed approach to designing and evaluating programmes in a way that includes consideration of environment and biodiversity issues.RecursoEvaluation in practice: use and outcomes in ICT4D research
This archive from the Utilisation-focused evaluation (UFE) of ICTs for Development provides all the resources from the event incuding documents, feedback and projects.RecursoVischeck
This tool reproduces your images under various forms of colorblindness so you can better determine if your reporting will be readable to those who are colorblind.RecursoDoctorate in Public Policy and Administration, Concentration in Program Evaluation
The program prepares students for research, administration and teaching positions in public policy.Academic ProgramEvaluating complex and unfolding interventions in real time
This article from Tom Ling outlines the use of uncertainty and complexity in a Theory of Change-based approach to evaluating complex interventions.RecursoSingle evaluation approach design
The evaluation design is based on selecting a single existing evaluation model or approach and using it for an evaluation.MétodoDisplays and exhibits
Through the use of pictures, video or audio representations, maps or models, displays and exhibits can be used to draw attention to certain issues and assist in community engagement.MétodoUsing sense maker to understand girls' lives: lessons learnt from girl hub
This 4-page brief discusses how Girl Hub used a story collection research methodology called SenseMaker to help generate girl-centred evidence to inform girls' empowerment interventions.RecursoIllustrating models and theories of change
Chris Lysy, of Lysy Design, (and also known as Fresh Spectrum's 'evaluation cartoonist'), recently made our day by storifying an example of a logic model Patricia Rogers had previously created for the UNICEF Impact Evaluation Series in BrieBlogEvaluating Peacebuilding Activities in Settings of Conflict and Fragility
This guide from the OECD is aimed at improving program design, management and evaluation in areas of conflict and fragility.RecursoBar Charts and Histograms
This website provides a clear explanation on how to make histograms and bar charts includng a nine minute video and exercises to test your understanding. ExcerptRecursoSocial experiments to fight poverty
2009 MacArthur fellow Esther Duflo argues that experiments, using randomized controlled trials, are essential to the eradication of poverty in this Ted Talk.RecursoPolicy Advocacy: A Toolkit for Microfinance Associations
This guide, written by Sharon D’Onofrio for the SEEP Network, provides support for microfinance associations to build capacity and become advocates for the sector.RecursoCase study
A research design that focuses on understanding a unit (person, site or project) in its context, which can use a combination of qualitative and quantitative data.AbordagemContribution analysis for adaptive management
This briefing note shares guidance on using contribution analysis for adaptative management by examining how the approach enables programmes to work with theories of change in a practical, reflexive way and how its findings can inform progrRecursoProcess tracing: Introduction and exercises
This document provides an overview of the method of process tracing and a series of examples and exercises to aid in its teaching .RecursoConfirming and disconfirming cases
This overview from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides a definition and outline of the reasons for using the confirming and disconfirming method.RecursoData ethics guidebook & toolkit
This data ethics guidebook and accompanying toolkit from Informing Change and The David and Lucile Packard Foundation deliver practical guidance and customizable tools for navigating ethical issues in research and evaluations.RecursoPractical approaches to theories of change in conflict, security, and justice programmes - part II: Using theories of change in monitoring and evaluation
This guide offers practical advice for using theories of change in the monitoring and evaluation stages of conflict, security, and justice programmes.Recurso52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 25: Evaluators have feelings too: Two sides of the evaluation coin
BetterEvaluation recently published a new paper, ‘Two sides of the evaluation coin,’ exploring what can happen when miscommunication, changing leadership and misunderstanding disrupt the smooth running of an evaluation: and what can be doneBlogData use calendar
A data use calendar is produced to guide the collection of data and reporting requirements, as well as ensuring that analysis and evaluation data is actively used.MétodoApplications of Case Study Research
This book by Robert K. Yin aims to help researchers and graduate level students to improve their knowledge and skills in conducting case study research.RecursoSystem for Transformation and Results (STAR)
This resource is an overview of STAR (System for Transformation and Results) which is a system developed by Root Change to "produce data signatures for six performance “drivers”, capacities that were predictive of a national society’sRecursoShared measurement systems: A new approach to evaluating capacity development
This paper from Foundation Safety Group (FSG) outlines the process of using comparative performance systems to monitor and evaluate projects, programs and organisations.Recurso