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Filter search resultsDeveloping a performance story report
This guide outlines a step-by-step participatory process for developing a performance story report in the context of ‘performance story evaluation’ and natural resource management, but can be used for monitoring and in other contexts.ResourceRevolutionary Google-backed system unlocks power of big data to save forests
This blog post from Rhett A Butler for Mongabay.com outlines the use of a new tool, Global Forest Watch, which uses big data to monitor global forests on a monthly basis. Utilising Google’s computing cloud the tool is able to analyseResourceThe use of monitoring and evaluation in agriculture and rural development projects
The document reviews monitoring and evaluation practises carried out in agricultural and rural development projects, financed by the World Bank.ResourceBlue Marble Evaluation
Blue Marble Evaluation is a global initiative focused on training the next generation of evaluators to Think Globally, Act Globally and Evaluate Globally.ResourceEvaluations of post-disaster recovery: A review of practice material
This systematic evidence review of post-disaster recovery efforts, published by the journal Evidence Base (ANZSOG), identifies useful case studies and methods and aims to inform the development of a national post-disasterResourceCenters for Disease Control and Prevention – program evaluation resources
The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) website contains a series of resources for planning an evaluation (including the development of an evaluation brief, KEQs, planning documents, and stakeholder engagement), data collecResourceProgram Evaluation: a Plain English Guide
This 11-step guide defines program evaluation, what it is used for, the different types and when they should be used. Also covered is how to plan a program evaluation, monitor performance, communicate findings, deliver&nResourceSocial network analysis in program evaluation
This special edition of New Directions for Evaluation from the American Evaluation Association (AEA) provides nine articles on social network analysis in program evaluation.ResourcePlanting the seeds for high-quality program evaluation in public health
This free e-text book, created as a collaboration between the evaluation staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Asthma Control Program and Fierro Consulting Inc., provides a practical introduction to program evalResourceBetter Monitoring: Help us address the neglected ‘M’ in M&E
Effective monitoring is essential for managing performance, however, despite this, monitoring is often undervalued and understood quite narrowly.BlogWhat do we need for better monitoring?
This blog by Jo Hall and Patricia Rogers provides an update on the Global Partnership for Better Monitoring project.BlogBetterMonitoring draft framework - September 2021
BetterEvaluation is working with UNICEF to try and improve our collective understanding and practice of the monitoring function. The BetterMonitoring initiative focuses on trying to elevate the monitoring function to make it more visible and to provide…ThemeEvaluation design checklist
The checklist provides a set of issues one needs to consider while planning, undertaking and reporting an evaluation and covers the requirements seen in typical requests for evaluation proposals.ResourceCatholic relief services'; (CRS) Guidance for developing logical and results frameworks
This document was primarily written to provide guidance for conceptualizing, writing, selecting and measuring project performance indicators.ResourceDeveloping process evaluation questions
This concise guide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines evaluation questions and outlines the process needed to develop them.ResourceData collection methods for evaluation: Document review
This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a brief guide to using document review as a data collection method for evaluation.ResourcePlanning a program evaluation
This guide from the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension is designed to support the planning of a program evaluation.ResourceSeeking surprise: Rethinking monitoring for collective learning in rural resource management
This PhD thesis from Irene Guijt draws on her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of rural resource management in Brazil.ResourceData mining
Data mining is the systematic process of discovering patterns in data sets through the use of computer algorithms.MethodMonitoring the composition and evolution of the research networks of the CGIAR research program on roots, tubers and bananas (RTB)
This Brief provides an example of how Social Network Analysis (SNA) can be used, in the context of agricultural research.ResourceUsing case studies to do program evaluation
This paper, authored by Edith D. Balbach for the California Department of Health Services is designed to help evaluators decide whether to use a case study evaluation approach.ResourceMonitoring and Evaluation Systems Analysis (MESA)
The Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Analysis (MESA) is a diagnostic tool developed by the Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI).MethodUshahidi
Ushahidi is an open-source mapping and crowdsourcing tool that can be used by organizations to collect, manage and analyse crowdsourced info.ResourceJoint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation (JCSEE) program evaluation standards in practice
This resource provides a practical guide for evaluators to apply the Program Evaluation Standards developed by the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation (JCSEE)ResourceCARICOM results-based management collaboration Dominica’s monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA)
This report presents the findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) for the Commonwealth of Dominica, providing information on the existing strengths and opportunities to develop a sustainable RBM System in the countResourceCARICOM results based management collaboration. Monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) integrated report: Regional institutions
This report presents the main findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) diagnostic for three pilot CARICOM regional institutions, the CARICOM Development Fund, the Caribbean Examinations Council, and the CARICOM ImpResourceCARICOM results-based management collaboration: Jamaica’s monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA)
This report presents the findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) for Jamaica, providing information on the existing strengths and opportunities to develop a sustainable RBM System in the country.ResourceMonitoring and evaluation systems analysis (MESA) in Solomon Islands - Diagnostic study
This report presents the findings from the Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Analysis (MESA) in the Solomon Islands, a comprehensive assessment of the national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) ecosystem.ResourceDiagnostic tool for a monitoring and evaluation systems analysis (MESA) - Guidance Note
The MESA is a diagnostic tool created by the Global Evaluation Initiative that guides country stakeholders in gathering, structuring and analyzing information on the current capacity of their country's M&E ecosystem.ResourceDiagnostic des capacités nationales de suivi et d'evaluation de Madagascar: Rapport final
Ce rapport présente les conclusions de l’analyse du système de suivi et d’évaluation (MESA) de Madagascar, en fournissant des informations sur les atouts et les possibilités existants pour développer un système de GAR durable dans le pays.ResourceSolomon Islands national monitoring and evaluation systems strengthening strategy 2024-2028
This document presents a 5-year action plan for strengthening national systems and capacities across national and subnational governments, and non-governmental and academic institutions of the Solomon Islands.ResourceCARICOM results-based management collaboration: Saint Lucia’s monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA)
This report presents the findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) for Saint Lucia, providing information on the existing strengths and opportunities to develop a sustainable RBM System in the country.Resource