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Outcome Mapping Approaches
Outcome mapping is a methodology for planning, monitoring and evaluating development initiatives in order to bring about sustainable social change. As the name suggests, its niche…
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USAID Staff Participation in External Evaluations
This document provides recommendations regarding the participation of USAID staff on external evaluations. It is for use primarily by USAID staff.
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Evaluation Statement of Work Template
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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Evaluation Report Checklist and Review Template
The Evaluation Report Checklist and Review Template are tools to assist in developing and reviewing USAID evaluation reports. The checklist provides a quick guide to understanding…
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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:
What…
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Webinar: Good Practices for Peer Reviews of Evaluation SOWs
This webinar featured PPL, regional, and technical bureau representatives who have participated and led evaluation statement of work (SOW) peer reviews. They discussed good…
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How-To Note: Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan
Each activity is required to have an Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plan to support management of the activity and to inform USAID and the implementing partner…
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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…