Evaluation in der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

The revised Glossary provides definitions of key concepts in evaluation and results-based management to enhance understanding and implementation of sustainable development interventions. It serves as a useful reference for various stakeholders and includes updated evaluation criteria endorsed by the OECD. The document will be periodically revised to reflect evolving practices.… Read More OECD DAC Glossary of Key Terms in Evaluation and Results-Based Management

Evaluation Policy A new guide to evaluation of value for money in the UK introduces the Value for Investment approach, integrating multiple values and evidence sources for comprehensive VfM assessment. The European Evaluation Society announces their bi-annual conference from September 23-27, 2024, in Rimini, Italy, focusing on advancing evaluation practices. The Global Evaluation Initiative continues… Read More Evaluation News September 2024

Participatory Evaluation (PE) diverges from traditional positivist methods, focusing on interpretative understanding, triangulation, stakeholder involvement, and flexible methodology. Challenges include stakeholder mapping and ethical/cultural sensitivity. PE emphasizes inclusivity and depth in social intervention evaluation, promoting rigorous and meaningful assessments. Tapella and Meneses advocate for PE training to navigate complexities effectively. [Word count: 59]… Read More Understanding Participatory Evaluation: A New Perspective on Rigour

Evaluating interventions in remote and hard-to-reach areas presents unique challenges, but it can be effectively managed with strategic approaches. Leveraging technology, engaging local partners, adapting methods, ensuring ethical practices, planning for safety, utilizing secondary data, and fostering flexibility are key strategies for impactful evaluations in such environments. These efforts contribute to better outcomes for the communities involved.… Read More How Evaluation Managers and Experts Can Work in Remote Contexts and Hard-to-Reach Areas

In the realm of evaluations, ethics and data protection are crucial for upholding integrity and safeguarding participant rights. Strategies include adhering to ethical principles, obtaining informed consent, ensuring confidentiality and robust data protection, conducting ethical reviews, and engaging with local communities. Adherence to these strategies enhances credibility, integrity, and trust.… Read More How Evaluation Managers and Experts Can Be More Attentive to Ethics and Data Protection

Effective dissemination of evaluation findings is crucial for ensuring insights and recommendations are utilized. Strategies for better dissemination products include understanding the audience, diversifying formats, prioritizing key messages, leveraging technology, storytelling, visual aids, interactivity, accessibility, timing, measurement, and collaboration. Implementing these strategies enhances the impact and influence of the evaluation process.… Read More How Evaluation Managers and Experts Can Propose Better Dissemination Products

Effective evaluation questions are pivotal for a thorough evaluation. To improve their formulation, managers and experts should consider the purpose and scope, engage stakeholders, use structured frameworks, align with evaluation criteria, prioritize clarity and feasibility, pilot test, iterate, document rationale, and ensure ethical considerations. Following these strategies leads to clear, relevant, and actionable questions.… Read More How Evaluation Managers and Experts Can Better Formulate Their Evaluation Questions