Learning and Evaluation/Archive/Learning modules/2What is Program Evaluation?

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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