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Evaluation criteria - Evaluation methods - Evaluation policy - Evaluation uptake - Indicators - Internal Monitoring - Results framework - Results Oriented Monitoring (ROM) - ROM methodology

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  • Cost-effectiveness analysis

    Diane KELECOM updated the WIKI page | 20 January 2015
    SUMMARY Why is this tool used in evaluation? Cost-effectiveness analysis is a decision-making assistance tool. It identifies the economically most efficient way to fulfil an objective. In evaluation, the tool can be used to discuss the economic efficiency of a programme or a project. Focused on the...
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  • Multi-criteria analysis

    Diane KELECOM updated the WIKI page | 20 January 2015
    SUMMARY Why is this tool used in evaluation? Objectives Multi-criteria analysis is undertaken to make a comparative assessment between projects or heterogeneous measures. In the evaluation field, multi-criteria analysis is usually an ex ante evaluation tool, and is particularly used for the...
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  • SWOT (Strenghts, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats)

    Diane KELECOM updated the WIKI page | 20 January 2015
    SUMMARY . Why is this tool used in evaluation? SWOT analysis (Strengths - Weaknesses - Opportunities - Threats) is a strategy analysis tool. It combines the study of the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation, a geographical area, or a sector, with the study of the opportunities and threats to...
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  • Fernando Aidos commented on an article | 20 January 2015

    Evaluation Matters

    Evaluation and accountability matters! You just have to take a walk around some of the "development projects" in Africa, and elsewhere I am sure, to see the waste of resources, the waste of money, the waste of effort in useless projects. It is disheartening to see that donation funds are used to...

  • Context indicators

    Diane KELECOM updated the WIKI page | 20 January 2015
    SUMMARY . Definition A context indicator is a datum which provides simple and reliable information describing a variable relative to the context. It gives information about a situation and its evolution in a country, or an area relevant to the assistance policy. Other types of indicators: Programme...
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  • Case study

    Diane KELECOM updated the WIKI page | 20 January 2015
    SUMMARY . Why is this tool used in evaluation? The implementation of case study reviews of one or more actual examples, in order to gain an in-depth knowledge of the topic and, if possible, to learn about the entire evaluation programme. In complex situations, case studies are the preferred...
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  • Expert panel

    Diane KELECOM updated the WIKI page | 20 January 2015
    SUMMARY Why is this tool used in evaluation? An expert panel usually comprises independent specialists, recognised in at least one of the fields addressed by the programme under evaluation. The panel specialists arrive at conclusions and recommendations through consensus. Depending on the project...
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  • Focus group

    Diane KELECOM updated the WIKI page | 20 January 2015
    SUMMARY . Why is this tool used in evaluation? A focus group is a form of group interviewing which comprises individuals involved in a development policy or intervention. It is set up to get information concerning the people's opinions, behaviours, or to explain their expectations from the said...
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  • Interview

    Diane KELECOM updated the WIKI page | 20 January 2015
    SUMMARY . Why is this tool used in evaluation? The interview is an information collection tool which usually takes the shape of a face-to-face discussion between the evaluator and the interviewee. In evaluation, the use of interviews is simple, quick, and affordable, which makes its use inevitable...
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  • Objectives diagram and the effect diagram

    Diane KELECOM updated the WIKI page | 20 January 2015
    SUMMARY . Why are these tools used in evaluation? These diagrams are usually used as organisation tools. They provide a framework for the information collection and the undertaking of in-depth interviews during the assessment of the programme or strategy. They relate direct outcomes and field...
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