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USAID Evaluation Policy: Year One
This report summarizes evaluation requirements and practices at USAID before and after the Evaluation Policy, major accomplishments during the first year of implementation, and…
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FAQs on the Evaluation Toolkit
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Evaluation Toolkit released in September 2015 and updated in September 2016. For example:
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Organizational Capacity Assessment
The Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) is a structured tool for a facilitated self-assessment of an organization's capacity followed by action planning for capacity…
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Developing an Independent Government Cost Estimate for a Performance Evaluation
The Performance Evaluation Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) is USAID’s estimate of the costs that an evaluation contractor may incur in performing the evaluation. As with…
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USAID Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Center Learning Agenda
The USAID Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) Learning Agenda is a set of twelve research questions in priority development areas for which the DRG Center intends to…
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Lessons Learned Managing External Performance Evaluations
This document provides lessons learned on managing an external USAID performance evaluation as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
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Adaptable Mechanisms: An Update
This webinar and discussion with the Office of Acquisitions and Assistance provides an update on adaptable mechanisms, as of May 2015, including a discussion on new mechanism types…
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Example Streamlined Performance Management Plan (PMP)
This PMP is an illustrative example intended to provide ideas for how Missions can utilize the revised ADS 201 requirements for PMPs, found in section 201.3.2.15. A key revision to…
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Discussion Note: Cost Data Collection and Analysis
This Discussion Note describes how USAID operating units can collect and analyze cost data of USAID-funded activities and interventions to improve overall efficiency and…
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Evaluation Stakeholder Participation Planning Matrix
The purpose of the Stakeholder Participation Planning Matrix is to organize engagement with stakeholders throughout an evaluation process; it both guides planning and organizes the…