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This publication completes the process by facilitating the appropriation of approaches developed in evaluation such as theory-based evaluation, realistic evaluation, contribution analysis and outcome harvesting.
21 lip 2021 · The article presents three complementary positions that are based on the premise that the objectives of evaluation are to discover the truth, to provide its recipients with useful knowledge, and...
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).
1 sty 2011 · This Handbook deals with many aspects of public policy evaluation including methods, examples, studies, professionalism, perspectives, concepts, trends, substance, theory, applications, dispute resolution, interdisciplinary interaction and bibliographies.
24 paź 2023 · Public policy evaluation has evolved as a critical function in support of democracies. Modern evaluation as a transdisciplinary, global profession has much to offer in navigating the risks and opportunities that arise as global change initiatives and interventions are designed and undertaken to ensure a more sustainable and equitable future.
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.
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.
