Introduction to evaluation at USAID

This TIPS will provide the reader with a general introduction to the purpose, role, and function of evaluation in the USAID program and project design and implementation cycle.

Abstract

It will provide background on why evaluation has become an important part of the effort to improve the effectiveness of foreign assistance programming. It will also provide links to other TIPS with more detailed guidance on when and why to evaluate, how to evaluate, uses of evaluation data, how to address common problems, and how to structure the evaluation"s findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (Author abstract)

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Classification

Document type: Evaluation Frameworks & Tools
DEC type: Program/Project Evaluation Guide
Subject: Development program and activity evaluation
DEC terms: Development program evaluationDevelopment program managementEvaluationEvaluation methodologyPerformance measurementReengineeringReportingStrategic objectivesUSAID
Authoring organization: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Language: English

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