So, what is a Project Evaluation?

 

While the approach to collecting information and the type of analysis within each evaluation may vary, all assessments need to cover the following themes: relevance and consistency, progress, delivery and management, impacts, assessing value for money.

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The Evaluation Stages

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Stage 1 - evaluation framework and planning: what must be done in order to plan for the successful implementation of the evaluation.  This includes the preparation of the logic model, development of an evaluation framework and the evaluation plan.

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Stage 2 - data collection and reporting: how you need to record and report upon data to ensure that the relevant public fund's monitoring requirements are met.

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Stage 3 - reporting and communication: the completion of the evaluation and its executive summary, submission of the report to the managing authority and the communication of its messages. 

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​​Combining a summative assessment with your final evaluation will provide insights into project performance, evidence of efficiency, effectiveness and value for money, as well as insights into what and why interventions work (or not) and lessons for the future.  It can also  be used to support your case for future funding.

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