Resources
Ideas and tools to apply learning practices
1530 Results
Resource
MEL Practitioner Guide: Engagement and Inclusion in Theory of Change Design - Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Descendants in Latin America
This guide provides practical guidance for ensuring that Indigenous Peoples and Afro-descendants are engaged and included in theories of change (TOC) for democracy, human rights,…
Resource
Paying for Results: Managing Risk in Fixed Amount Awards with Local Partners
This white paper explores how both USAID staff and recipients approach fixedamount awards, understand risks, and mitigate those risks during activity design andimplementation. It is…
Resource
USAID Civil Society + Pro Bono Activity: A Case Study in Locally Led Development
Between August 2020 and December 2023, USAID/Mexico funded the Civil Society + Pro Bono (CSPro) Activity, implemented by Appleseed Mexico. The activity’s main objective was to…
Resource
USAID/Paraguay Programming: A Case Study in Locally Led Development
This case study describes how, through a process of ongoing learning, the USAID/Paraguay team has supported locally led programming by developing partnerships within a culture of…
Resource
Designing Solicitations to Enable Locally Led Development Programming
Enabling locally led development requires ongoing and intentional consideration throughout the program cycle. This brief concerns the activity design phase of the program cycle and…
Resource
Quantitative Tools and Methods
Download this list of quantitative tools and methods that can be applied to evaluations.
Resource
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…
Resource
Comparing Sampling Strategies
This matrix provides guidance on comparing probability, purposive, and mixed method sampling strategies.
Resource
Government Accountability Office Guide to Designing Evaluations
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) assists congressional decision makers in their deliberations by furnishing them with analytical information on issues and options…
Resource
DFID Working Paper: Broadening the Range of Designs and Methods for Impact Evaluations
This report brings together the findings and conclusions of a study on Impact Evaluation (IE) commissioned by DFID with the following chapters:Introducing the studyDefining impact…