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Interrogating the theory of change: Evaluating impact investing where it matters most
This article uses case examples to demonstrate the value of using theory of change at all levels of impact investing and affirms the importance of accountability and learning across combinations of evaluation methods.The next frontier for measurement and evaluation: Social impact measurement for impact investing and market solutions
This paper provides a succinct summary of how evaluators need to evolve and develop tools to meet the need of impact investors for timely, cost-effective, data and evidence about social and environmental returns.Global reporting initiative (GRI) website
The GRI standards are global standards for sustainability reporting on a range of economic, environmental and social impacts. This resource and the following information was contributed by Kaye Stevens.Launching the working capital fund: A case study of humanity united
This is a case study of the start-up phase of the US $25 million Working Capital Investment Fund created to confront modern-day slavery by addressing forced labour in global supply chains.Evaluative tools in impact investing: Three case studies on the use of theories of change
This article reviews three case studies to demonstrate how theories of change are useful for communicating impact, identifying indicators to be measured and the critical analysis of the underlying logic of an impact investment.Where impact measurement meets evaluation: tensions, challenges and opportunities
This article introduces papers from a 2016 forum “Where Impact Measurement Meets Evaluation” co-sponsored by the American Evaluation Association and Social Value International, to discuss the intersection between evaluation and impact measuSituating the next generation of impact measurement and evaluation for impact investing
To support the growth of a stronger evidence base for contributions to positive social and environmental impacts this paper presents a typology for structuring thinking about impact measurement and evaluation for impact investing.Integrating communications in evaluation
The guide explains how to use communication to support evaluation. This resource and the following information was contributed by Dr Glenn O'Neil.Eval C3
EvalC3 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.An overview of monitoring and evaluation for adaptive management (working paper #1)
This paper is the first in the BetterEvaluation Monitoring and Evaluation for Adaptive Management working paper series.What is adaptive management and how does it work? (working paper #2)
This is the second paper in the BetterEvaluation Working Paper Series, Monitoring and Evaluation for Adaptive Management.Learning circles for advanced professional development in evaluation
This article reports on a peer learning model trialled in Canada - learning circles for advanced professional development in evaluation - and suggests factors that are key to its success.Indigenous evaluation strategy (draft strategy)
A draft strategy document on a new Indigenous Evaluation Strategy for programs and policies that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Evaluation of Legal Aid NSW Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities
A mixed-methods, Aboriginal-led evaluation of the Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (CLSAC).Carrying out qualitative research under lockdown – Practical and ethical considerations
"How can qualitative researchers collect data during social-distancing measures? Adam Jowett outlines several techniques researchers can use to collect data without face-to-face contact with participants.Complexity Evaluation framework: recognising complexity & key considerations for complexity-appropriate evaluation in the department for environment, food and rural affairs (DEFRA)
Defra (the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) commissioned CECAN (the Centre for Evaluation Complexity Across the Nexus) to deliver a Complexity Evaluation Framework (CEF).Choosing appropriate evaluation methods tool
This tool contains a series of questions and prompts, the results of which provide an indication of which methods will and will not be appropriate to use.Evaluations 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-disaster evaluatioT-Watoto
Tuzungumze na Watoto (T-Watoto) is an example of how a system for mobile phone household surveys can be set up by partnering with a local call-centre to regularly collect data for monitoring and evaluation.The community radio continuous improvement toolkit
This toolkit is a part of a self-review mechanism, developed in the context of Community Radio (CR) in India. It allows CR stations to periodically assess themselves on their performance.EVAC Assessment
This is an assessment report relating to UNICEF Vietnam's communication campaign as part of the global “END Violence against Children” initiative.Ethnographic Action Research Toolbox
The Ethnographic Action Research (EAR) toolbox provides key tools (methods) and guidance needed to carry out Ethnographic Action Research.RCT on a civic education program and the impact on voter behaviour by Search for Common Ground
The evaluation report by the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (JPAL) is an example of how the randomized control trial (RCT) evaluation methodology can be used to test impacts of communication on behaviour and social change.KAP action research study on violence against children
In 2014 UNICEF Tanzania Country Office in collaboration with Government commissioned University of Huddersfield – the Centre for Applied Childhood Studies in partnership with Mzumbe University in Tanzania, to undertake a study entitled:Democracy, governance, and randomised media assistance
This briefing was commissioned by BBC Media Action to investigate the potential to use experimental and quasi-experimental designs toMy Rights My Voice completion report 2011-2016
This is a report summarising the evaluation findings of the My Right My Voice (MRMV) program. It is an example of how an evaluation can be conducted by both young, peer-evaluators and a professional consultant evaluator.Monitoring and evaluation of participatory theatre for change
This guide was written to support groups doing Participatory Theatre for Change (PTC) to design a robust monitoring and evaluation system. It includes the following sections:Doing qualitative field research on gender norms with adolescent girls and their families
This research and practice note offers practical advice, examples and tools to ensure gender sensitivity in evaluation and research with adolescent girls, with a focus on qualitative research methods.Facilitating workshops for the co-generation of knowledge: 21 tips
This set of tips was written by Robert Chambers in January 2013, based on his 2002 book Participatory Workshops: A sourcebook of 21 sets of ideas and activities.Enhancing Reporting of Behavior Change Intervention Evaluations
This article identifies four common problems in experimental design (randomised control trials) type of evaluations of HIV/AIDS behaviour change interventions. These are:A toolkit for monitoring and evaluating children's participation
This 6-part toolkit provides guidance on how to monitor and evaluate children's participation in programmes, communities, and in wider society. It promotes participatory approaches to involve children in the monitoring and evaluation process.Delaying Child Marriage through Community-Based Skills-Development Programs for Girls
This report is an example of a difference-in-differences (DiD) analysis (one option for investigating causal attribution and contribution) to assess th