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Part 1. Overview
Program Evaluation Basics Overview
A Note about Words
What is a Program?
Understanding Programs
What is Program Evaluation?
Why is evaluation important?
Part 2. Stages of Evaluation
The Cycle and Stages of Evaluation
The Tasks of Each Evaluation Stage
Part 3. Types of Evaluation
Types of Evaluation
Needs Assessment
Feasibility Assessment
Monitoring
Context Evaluation
Formative/Process Evaluation
Summative Evaluation
Impact Evaluation
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What is Program Evaluation?


Program evaluation is the systematic collection of information about program activities, characteristics, and outcomes. Its purpose is to:

  • find out whether a program is achieving its goals
  • find out how to improve a program’s effectiveness
  • make informed decisions about setting targets and identifying necessary resources


 

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