"This one-of-a-kind book fills a gap in the literature by providing readers with a systematic approach to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training for programs and projects. Bridging theoretical concepts with practical, how-to knowledge, the authors draw upon the scholarly literature, applied resour ... ces, and over 50 years of combined experience to provide expert guidance that can be tailored to different M&E training needs and contexts, including those for novices, professionals, organizations and their staff, community members, and other groups with a desire to learn and sustain sound M&E practices." (Publisher description) more

"This technical report introduces a set of evidence-based principles to guide evaluation practice in contexts where evaluation knowledge is collaboratively produced by evaluators and stakeholders. The data from this study evolved in four phases: two pilot phases exploring the desirability of develop ... ing a set of principles, an online questionnaire survey that drew on the expertise of practicing evaluators to identify dimensions, factors or characteristics that enhance or impede success in collaborative approaches, and finally a validation phase. The principles introduced here stem from the experiences of 320 evaluators who have engaged in collaborative approaches in a wide variety of evaluation settings and the lessons they have learned. We expect the principles to evolve over time, as evaluators learn more about collaborative approaches in context. With this in mind, we pose questions for consideration to stimulate further inquiry." (Abstract) more