Evaluation for better development results

Vinod Thomas and Jiro Tominaga

Journal of Development Effectiveness, 2010, vol. 2, issue 3, 371-386

Abstract: Evaluation can make a positive difference to development results. Yet, the emergence of extended results chains and the growing significance of linkages across projects and programmes have increased the challenges of producing useful evaluations. Meanwhile, the timeliness in the provision of evaluative findings is proving to be crucial for ensuring its relevance and impact. This paper first underscores the need for results-based evaluations. It then points out the need for diverse evaluation approaches, emphasising the value of looking beyond stated objectives. Finally, it discusses governance frameworks to motivate the production and use of evaluations of development results.

Keywords: development results; evaluation; monitoring (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2010.499175

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