New book: Monitoring and Evaluation Training: A Systematic Approach

Originally posted on intelligent measurement:
An under-appreciated area has been what is a systematic approach to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training for programs and projects. Now this gap has been filled with a new book from  Scott Chaplowe and J. Bradley Cousins: Monitoring and Evaluation Training: A Systematic Approach “Bridging theoretical concepts with practical, how-to…

Putting Behavior Change at the Center of Development and Evaluation | Independent Evaluation Group presents #CrI2SP

To understand better the extent to which behavior change is already built into World Bank Group practices, IEG developed a new framework for Evaluating Behavior Change in International Development Operations. The underpinnings of the framework are rooted in research – both, standard neoclassical economics and behavioral economics – that shows behavior change is dependent on… Read More Putting Behavior Change at the Center of Development and Evaluation | Independent Evaluation Group presents #CrI2SP

Evaluation Systems in Development Co-operation 2016 DAC Review

Originally posted on blog.weitzenegger.de:
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/embed-oecd/development/evaluation-systems-in-development-co-operation_9789264262065-en OECD DOI:10.1787/9789264262065-en Evaluation is widely recognised as an important component for learning and improving development effectiveness. Evaluation responds to public and taxpayer demands for credible information and independent assessment of development co-operation activities. The 2016 review of evaluation systems in development co-operation looks at the changes and trends…