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Linking Monitoring and Evaluation to Impact Evaluation

InterAction;Rockefeller Foundation (2012), 18 pp.

Introduction to Mixed Methods in Impact Evaluation

InterAction;Rockefeller Foundation (2012), 38 pp.
"Mixed methods (MM) evaluations seek to integrate social science disciplines with predominantly quantitative (QUANT) and predominantly qualitative (QUAL) approaches to theory, data collection, data analysis and interpretation. The purpose is to strengthen the reliability of data, validity of the fin ... more

Introduction to Impact Evaluation

Rockefeller Foundation (2012), 18 pp.
"This first guidance note, Introduction to Impact Evaluation, provides an overview of impact evaluation, explaining how impact evaluation differs from – and complements – other types of evaluation, why impact evaluation should be done, when and by whom. It describes different methods, approaches ... more

Use of Impact Evaluation Results

InterAction;Rockefeller Foundation (2012), 19 pp.
"Since impact evaluations focus on results and what contributes to results, logically there should be a greater enthusiasm for making use of the findings. Impact evaluations also tend to cost more than other types of evaluation, implying that they should command significant follow up as well. It tur ... more

Toolkit for the Impact Assessment of Science Communication Initiatives and Policies

Platform of Local Authorities and Communicators Engaged in Science (PLACES) (2011), 89 pp.
"This book off ers an accessible introduction to the topic of impact evaluation and its practice in development. Although the book is geared principally toward development practitioners and policy makers, we trust that it will be a valuable resource for students and others interested in impact evalu ... more
"This book offers an accessible introduction to the topic of impact evaluation and its practice in development. Although the book is geared principally toward development practitioners and policy makers, we trust that it will be a valuable resource for students and others interested in impact evalua ... more

Measuring the Impacts of Information and Communication Technology for Development

New York, Geneva: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) (2011), v, 23 pp.
"This paper explores why measuring the impacts of information and communication technology (ICT) is important for development – and why it is statistically challenging. Measuring impacts in any field is difficult, but for ICT there are added complications because of its diversity and rapidly chang ... more
"The Nonprofit Outcomes Toolbox identifies stages in the use of outcomes and shows you how to use specific facets of existing outcome models to improve performance and achieve meaningful results. Going beyond the familiar limits of the sector, this volume also illustrates how tools and approaches lo ... more
"This book reviews quantitative methods and models of impact evaluation, presenting an analysis of the quantitative research underlying recent programme evaluations and case studies prepared for a series of impact evaluation workshops in different countries, sponsored by the World Bank Institute (WB ... more

Developing a Performance Story Report: User Guide

Commonwealth of Australia (2009), 92 pp.
"This guide outlines a step-by-step process for developing a performance story report in the context of natural resource management. The guide can be used in a range of contexts by evaluators and others who want to use participatory evaluation approaches to report on outcomes. Users may include cons ... more

Improving Impact Evaluation Production and Use

London: Overseas Development Institute (ODI) (2009), viii, 78 pp.

Community Radio Performance Assessment System

Kathmandu: Community Radio Support Center (CRSC), Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) (2009), 86 pp.
"This publication allows community radio stations to assess their performance regarding: community participation and ownership; radio governance structures and procedures; radio programme structure; radio station management; financial management and resource structure; as well as networking. Using a ... more

Verfahren der Wirkungsanalyse: Eine Landkarte für die entwicklungspolitische Praxis

DeGEval – Gesellschaft für Evaluation, Arbeitskreis „Evaluation von Entwicklungspolitik“ (2009), 51 pp.
"Die anvisierte Leserschaft dieser Landkarte ist die entwicklungspolitische Fachwelt, die mit der Analyse von tatsächlichen, das heißt empirisch nachprüfbaren (de facto) Wirkungen befasst ist und die einen schnellen, informativen Zugriff auf das Vorhandene benötigt. Dies sind in erster Linie Pro ... more
"This 2009 version of the ‘Handbook on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating for Development Results’ aims to support UNDP in becoming more results-oriented and to improve its focus on development changes and real improvements in people’s lives. It replaces and updates the previous Handbook from ... more
"Teil I erläutert Begriffe und Hintergründe wirkungsorientierter Projektplanung und verortet Wirkungsorientierung im Projektzyklus der Welthungerhilfe. Teil II stellt eine praxisorientierte Handreichung bereit, in der das wirkungsorientierte Vorgehen in den einzelnen Projektphasen Schritt für Sch ... more

BCO Impact Assessment Study: The Final Report

London: BCO Building Communication Opportunities (2008), 192 pp.
"This report investigates the impact media and ICTs can have on the lives of the poor, based on the experiences of nine donors and NGOs forming part of the "Building Communication Opportunities (BCO)" alliance. It suggests that radio will have the most influence on social and political change where ... more