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This book presents the diversity of methods and approaches used in policy evaluation, with a focus on the dialogue between quantitative and qualitative methods. It also explores the links and differences between evaluation and research, and the challenges of evaluation practice.
17 cze 2022 · The following videos briefly describes some of the main Counterfactual Impact Evaluation methods that can be used to establish effectiveness of EU policies or regulations.
9 maj 2023 · Using different methods, evaluators try to identify how the policy contributed to changing the behavior of the actors targeted by the policy and how the policy changed the problematic situation that led to the adoption of the policy (e.g., improved employment rate, reduced pollution).
This chapter discusses what good evaluation entails, and which challenges policy-makers face when designing policy evaluations in a context where the demand for evidence is growing but its role is often shaped by political logics.
As an applied research practice, policy evaluation has borrowed a range of methods from the social sciences. But its growth has also led to the development of specific approaches.
27 mar 2021 · The main concepts to consider when evaluating public policies are interest, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and consistency (Provan and Milward 2001; Abelson and Gauvin 2006). Interest evaluation involves determining whether a policy responds correctly to identified or actual needs.
Policy evaluation refers to the objective and systematic examination of the effects of ongoing policies and public programs on their intended goals. It involves assessing whether policies are achieving their stated objectives and identifying any impediments to their attainment.
