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Exploding the myth of incompatibility between accountability and learning
This chapter from Capacity Development in Practice examines the conflict in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) between the need for ‘accountability’ and the desire to ensure ‘learning’.Coding part 1: Alan Bryman's 4 stages of qualitative analysis
In this web video, Graham R Gibbs provides an overview of qualitative analysis based on Alan Bryman's four stages of analysis.Rethinking monitoring for collective learning in rural resource management
Drawing on the author's experience in rural resource management in Brazil this paper discusses the common misconceptions, potential and processes involved in Participatory Monitory and Evaluation (PM&E)Annual planning and review processes
This webpage, from the Queensland Department of Education, provides an overview of the annual review process.Advancing evaluation practices in philanthropy
This series of papers about evaluation practices in philanthropy was published as a sponsored supplement of the Stanford Social Innovation Review for the Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.Contemporary thinking about causation in evaluation
This paper was produced following a discussion between Thomas Cook and Michael Scriven held at The Evaluation Center and Western Michigan University’s Interdisciplinary PhD in Evaluation program jointly hosted Evaluation Cafe´ event onThe ‘5-whys’ method
This document explains the idea behind the 'Five Whys' method.Lessons learned using online survey software
This blog post from Susan Kristler provides on overview of the various strengths and weaknesses of using online survey software.What is meta-analysis?
This document explains the process and benefits of meta-analysis using the comparative analysis of different treatments as an example.40+ social media dashboard tools for tracking stuff
In this blog post, Barry Hurd proposes and answers a number of questions on the use of social media dashboard tools.A move to more systematic and transparent approaches in qualitative evidence synthesis
This article from Qualitative Research provides an analysis and review of systematic and transparent approaches to qualitative evidence synthesis from 2005 - 2008.Review of the use of ‘Theory of Change’ in international development
This report from the UK Government's Department for International Development (DfID) reviews the use of theory of change in the international development field in order to learn and further brUnderstanding ‘Theory of Change’ in international development: a review of existing knowledge
This paper from the Asia Foundation and The Justice and Security Research ProgrammeDFID's approach to impact evaluation
In this interview Development Impact talks with Nick York, Head of Evaluation and Gail Marzetti, Deputy Head, Research and Evidence Division from the UK Government's Department for International Development (DfID) to discuss their approachAddressing attribution of cause and effect in small n impact evaluations: Towards an integrated framework
This paper from the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) analyses the various approaches that are available for small n impact evaluations.Introducing systematic reviews
This is Chapter 1 of the book An Introduction to Systematic Reviews. In this chapter, the authors outline the purpose of systematic reviews and explain their value in making decisions.Bridging the gap: The role of monitoring and evaluation in evidence-based policy making
Monitoring and evaluation have a strategic role to play in informing policy-making processes.Interview with Dr Howard White from 3ie on Impact Evaluation
This resource is a video of an interview with Dr Howard White, Executive Director of the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie).Not everything that connects is a network
This background note from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) provides a detailed discussion of networks, including a broad definition and a description of their purpose and use.10 years of outcome mapping
This webinar from the Outcome Mapping Learning Community (OMLC) presents the key findings from research conducted into the extent of Outcome Mapping use and the support required for its implementation.From policies to results: Developing capacities for country monitoring and evaluation systems
This book from UNICEF provides a range of articles that demonstrate building capacity and best practices in the development of country-led monitoring and evaluation systems.Country-led monitoring and evaluation systems: Better evidence, better policies, better development results
This book from UNICEF provides a number of chapters considering why country-led monitoring and evaluation systems are important and some best practice examples of how they have been used.New trends in development evaluation
This working paper from UNICEF aims to review the latest trends in evaluation to develop a new strategy for improving the evaluation function.Two-way accountability: improving ethical evaluation practice in indigenous contexts
This presentation from Emma Williams at The Northern Institute of Charles Darwin University analyses the lack ethical guidelines for evaluation in Indigenous contexts and argues theCausality: Models, Reasoning and Inference
This book offers a comprehensive exposition of modern analysis of causation.The art of focused conversation
This paper from the Yukon Public Service Commission provides an overview of the process of having focused conversations to support positive workplace exchanges.Collaborative outcome reporting technique (CORT)
This resource is a concise overview of the method developed by Dr Jess Dart, known as the Collaborative Outcome Reporting Technique (CORT). The method is characterised by two elements:African monitoring and evaluation systems: Exploratory case studies
This publication is an analysis of six monitoring and evaluation (M&E) case studies from Benin, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda.Reading Michael Quinn Patton
This blog posted on the Capturing Development Website offers an inviting overview and discussion of Developmental Evaluation as presented in Michael Quinn Patton's (2011) book&nbDevelopmental evaluation: Perspectives from an internal vs. external evaluator
This is a podcast that offers an overview of the Developmental Evaluation approach according to the perspectives of an internal and an external evaluator.Developmental Evaluation in Practice: Lessons and Tips from an Evaluation of the Convergence Partnership
This session was posted by Kari Cruz in the American Evaluation Association (AEA) Public Library.Novices Evolving Evaluation Values Through Developmental Evaluation
This audio recording and slides are from a presentation given by David D Williams at the 2011 American Evaluation Conference.