Debate on the Appropriate Methods for Conducting Impact Evaluation of Programs within the Development Context

Background: Donors and decision-makers use impact evaluation reports to assess the effectiveness of development programs and identify ways to improve the design and implementation of projects, programs, and policies in developing countries. Purpose: This paper will explore the existing published im...

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Main Author: Enyonam B. Norgbey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University 2016-10-01
Series:Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation
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Online Access:https://journals.sfu.ca/jmde/index.php/jmde_1/article/view/454
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Summary:Background: Donors and decision-makers use impact evaluation reports to assess the effectiveness of development programs and identify ways to improve the design and implementation of projects, programs, and policies in developing countries. Purpose: This paper will explore the existing published impact evaluation literature on development programs and provide an overview of the types of approaches and methods that are being used to conduct impact evaluations. Setting: NA Intervention: NA Research Design:  The paper will examine published program evaluation literature in order to shed light on issues related to appropriate methods for impact evaluations of development programs. Data Collection and Analysis: Literature review. Findings: The paper will conclude by suggesting a list of approaches and methods that can be used to conduct impact evaluations of programs within the development context.
ISSN:1556-8180