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  • Learning about Theories of Change for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Research Uptake

    This practice paper from IDS captures lessons from recent experiences on using ‘theories of change’ amongst organisations involved in the research–policy interface.
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  • Advocacy and policy change: Theory and practice

    This book provides an evidence-based guide, toolkit and collection of evaluation cases for conducting effective advocacy and policy change evaluations.
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  • Learning about theories of change for the monitoring and evaluation of research uptake

    The paper, published by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), captures lessons from recent experiences on using ‘theories of change’ amongst organisations involved in the research–policy interface.
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  • Recommendation of the Council on public policy evaluation

    This recommendation on public policy evaluation, created by the OECD, encourages governments to institutionalise public policy evaluation across all government areas.
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  • National policy on public sector monitoring and evaluation

    This document presents the National Policy on Public Sector Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda, which sets out a framework for strengthening the assessment of public policies and investments.
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  • Zimbabwean national monitoring and evaluation policy

    This document is the National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy of Zimbabwe, created in 2015.
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  • Open space

    Open Space Technology (OST) is a group facilitation approach for small and large gatherings in which a central purpose, issue, or task is addressed, but which begins with a purposeful lack of any formal initial agenda.
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  • World cafe

    The world café is a methodology for hosting group dialogue which emphasizes the power of simple conversation in considering relevant questions and themes.
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  • Policy briefs

    This paper from the Center for the Implementation of Public Policies Promoting Equity and Growth (CIPPEC) provides a detailed discussion of the use and development of policy briefs.
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  • How to write effective policy briefs

    This slideshow from Communication Policy Research South (CPR South) outlines the process for creating a policy brief and includes a number of examples to demonstrate their use.
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  • How to write a policy brief

    This webpage and slideshow from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) outline the purpose and process for writing policy briefs.
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  • Public impact fundamentals and observatory

    The Public Impact Fundamentals are a framework developed by the Centre for Public Impact to assess what makes a successful policy outcome and describe what can be done to maximise the chances of achieving public impact.
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  • OXFAM policy on program evaluation

    This policy from 2010 outlines the procedures and processes for conducting evaluations of Oxfam programs.
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  • Monitoring government policies: A toolkit for civil society organisations in Africa

    This toolkit from the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), Christian Aid, and Trócaire aims to provide the tools necessary to gather evidence about government policies and press for change.
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  • Evaluation policy of UNDP

    This evaluation policy from the UNDP has been developed to ensure there is a common basis for evaluations taking place within the organisation.
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  • Focus groups

    A focus group is a type of group interview designed to explore peoples attitudes.
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