Measuring institutional capacity

This PME TIPS gives USAID managers information on measuring institutional capacity,* including some tools that measure the capacity of an entire organization as well as others that look at individual components or functions of an organization.

1970

Abstract

The discussion concentrates on the internal capacities of individual organizations, rather than on the entire institutional context in which organizations function. This Tips is not about how to actually strengthen an institution, nor is it about how to assess the eventual impact of an organization"s work. Rather, it is limited to a specific topic: how to measure an institution"s capacities. (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 administrationEvaluation methodologyInstitution buildingManagement operationsMonitoring methodologyOrganizational structurePerformance indicatorsPerformance measurementUSAID
Authoring organization: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Language: English

Measuring institutional capacity

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