Resources
Ideas and tools to apply learning practices
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Developmental Evaluation: A Practical Approach to CLA Implementation
How can Developmental Evaluations support Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) in our work? This short briefer illustrates the ways and means Developmental Evaluations can…
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Schedule of Performance-Management Tasks and Associated Resources Guidance and Template
The Performance Management Plan (PMP) Tasks and Associated Resources section of the PMP provides a comprehensive and interactive schedule of the key monitoring, evaluation, and…
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Technical Note: Impact Evaluations
This Note defines impact evaluations, explains when they should be commissioned according to USAID policy and describes different designs for quasi-experimental and experimental…
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Outcome Mapping: Building Learning and Reflection into Development Programs
The Evaluation Unit and a number of IDRC programs have been working with Dr. Barry Kibel of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation to adapt his Outcome Engineering…
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Assessing the National Health Information System Tool: An Assessment Tool
This HMN assessment tool is intended to achieve more than simply assess the strengths and weaknesses of the elements and operations of a national HIS. It should move stakeholders…
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Making Evaluations Matter: A Practical Guide for Evaluators
The guide attempts to provide an overall evaluation framework with guiding principles for conducting an evaluation. It brings together existing concepts, evaluation methods and…
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Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis: A Practical Method for Project Planning and Evaluation
Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis (PIPA) is an umbrella term to describe both the participatory construction of impact pathways and their subsequent use. This brief focuses on…
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Checklist for Use of Qualitative Methods and Approaches
This checklist parallels one for quantitative methods. Basic characteristics such as relevance, validity, reliability, credibility, and practicality apply equally to…
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Comparing Sampling Strategies
This matrix provides guidance on comparing probability, purposive, and mixed method sampling strategies.
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Theories of Change and Indicator Development in Conflict Management and Mitigation
This report presents background information and key content related to a USAID-sponsored workshop on Theories of Change Indicator Development. The report opens with a brief review…