Impact Evaluation of Policies With Programs and Projects
Overview:
Introduction:
This training program provides participants with a thorough understanding of the methodologies and techniques used to assess the effectiveness of interventions. It equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to make evidence-based decisions, improve program effectiveness, and maximize societal impact.
Program Objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
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Understand the importance of impact evaluation in policy, program, and project management.
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Identify appropriate evaluation methodologies and techniques for assessing impact.
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Design and conduct impact evaluations for a range of policies, programs, and projects.
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Analyze and interpret evaluation findings to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
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Develop strategies for communicating evaluation results to stakeholders effectively.
Targeted Audience:
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Government officials and policymakerscomment .
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Program managers and project coordinators.
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Monitoring and evaluation professionals.
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Development practitioners and consultants.
Program Outline:
Unit 1:
Introduction to Impact Evaluation:
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Understanding impact evaluation and its role in policy and program management.
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Key concepts and principles of impact evaluation.
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Types of evaluations (formative, summative, ex-pos).
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Ethical considerations in impact evaluation.
Unit 2:
Planning an Impact Evaluation:
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Defining evaluation questions and objectives.
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Developing a theory of change and logic model.
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Selecting appropriate evaluation methodologies and techniques.
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Establishing evaluation criteria and performance indicators.
Unit 3:
Data Collection Methods and Tools:
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Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
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Surveys, interviews, focus groups, and case studies.
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Secondary data sources and data triangulation.
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Data quality assurance and validation.
Unit 4:
Data Analysis and Interpretation:
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Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
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Impact estimation techniques (difference-in-differences, propensity score matching).
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Interpreting evaluation findings and drawing conclusions.
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Identifying lessons learned and best practices.
Unit 5:
Communicating Evaluation Results:
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Developing an evaluation report.
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Presenting evaluation findings to stakeholders.
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Using evaluation results to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
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Case studies on data collection, data analysis and communicating the results.