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Webinar: How to Monitor Performance Based on a Theory of Change
This webinar is an introduction to performance monitoring at the activity level. It explains some key concepts in performance monitoring and demonstrates how one develops a…
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New Guide Book on Ex-Post Evaluation Available!
Long-term evaluations (LTE) typically occur after program implementation is complete, and can provide crucial information on whether outcomes are sustained over time, allowing USAID…
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A Proven Approach to Improve Quality of Health Services
The five-year USAID Health Service Delivery is designed to improve health outcomes for women of reproductive age and children under the age of five, including Syrian refugees living…
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Composite Indicators: An Introduction to Their Development and Use
A composite indicator (or index) combines two or more data sources into a single measure. From the Self-Reliance Metrics to the CSO Sustainability Index, composite indicators are…
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The Program Cycle Learning Study
The Program Cycle Learning Study (PCLS) used a qualitative case study approach to provide a systematic and holistic understanding of how four Missions understand and implement the…
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How-To Note: Evaluation Statement of Work
This How-To Note addresses key issues for USAID staff who are developing a Statement of Work for an externally contracted evaluation. Following these practices will help to…
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Non-Project Assistance and Policy Reform: Lessons Learned for Strengthening Country Systems
This is a background paper on non-project assistance and policy reform for the November 2012 USAID Experience Summit on Strengthening Country Systems. This paper reviews USAID…
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How-To Note: Preparing Evaluation Reports
This document establishes clear expectations for evaluation reports during the preparation of evaluation statements of work and the in-briefing of the evaluation team. These…
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Complexity-Aware Monitoring at USAID (Brief)
This presentation is an introduction to complexity-aware monitoring and how principles and approaches that fall into this category can complement performance monitoring work in…
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Complexity-Aware Monitoring Discussion Note (Screencast)
This screencast covers information included in the Complexity-Aware Monitoring Discussion Note. The topic is intended for those seeking cutting-edge solutions to monitoring complex…