PL-480 Title II evaluations, 1980-1985 : the lessons of experience

480 Title II evaluations and related special studies carried out between 1980 and 1985 in order to synthesize major findings, document lessons learned, identify policy and programming implications, and recommend actions to improve Title II programs. Evaluation findings were analyzed for each of the major Title II program categories - Maternal Child Health (MCH), Food for Work (FFW), and School Feeding (SF) - and are summarized herein in terms of impact and program operations, and, where appropriate, generalized as lessons learned for future programming. Recommendations to improve Title II programs and evaluation activities then follow. Appended are an 8-page bibliography of Title II evaluations, 1980-85; guidance on targeting the P.L. 480 Title II MCH Program and on Title II PVO Programs; and an FY 85/86 Evaluation Plan for FVA's Title II evaluation activities. (Author abstract, modified)