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Discussion Note: Ex-post Evaluations
This Discussion Note outlines key considerations for USAID staff and evaluators when deciding to conduct an ex-post evaluation and then planning for, designing, implementing, and…
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Recommended Performance Indicator Reference Sheet
This content is currently under revision to align with the recently updated ADS 201.
For guidance and support associated with revisions to ADS 201, please see the Program Cycle…
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Checklist for Defining Evaluation Questions
This checklist is to help USAID staff define, revise, and strengthen their evaluation questions.
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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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Development Grants Program Global Evaluation Summary
This is a background paper for the November 2012 USAID Experience Summit on Strengthening Country Systems.Between September 2010 and March 2011, Thomas Dichter was commissioned to…
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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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USAID/Colombia Evaluation and Analysis for Learning Project (Mission Evaluation Contract)
This solicitation, posted on FedBizOpps.gov, provides an example from USAID/Colombia of a contract to obtain Mission-wide evaluation technical and advisory services. The contractor…
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USAID's Evaluation Interest Group Resources
The Evaluation Interest Group (EIG) is a community of practice based at USAID and is comprised of USAID staff, implementing partners, and others interested in learning more about…
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Quantitative Tools and Methods
Download this list of quantitative tools and methods that can be applied to evaluations.
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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…