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Monitoring & Evaluation Principles

Last updated on 06 August 2008

Improving project, program & policy performance in developing countries: Managing for Development Results

The ADB paper uses an evidence-based approach and cites examples that show the application of Managing for Development Results (MfDR) principles can bring about significant improvements in project, program and policy performance. (ADB: March - April 2008) More info >>

Valuing unexpected outcomes: a case study of an Indonesian training project

This brief by Hassall and Associates International's Development Impact Group draws on a case study of an AusAID-funded training project in Indonesia to examine the value of unexpected outcomes in improving development practice and impact. (Hassall & Associates International: October 2007) More info >>

Theories of change: a tipping point for development impact?

This brief by Hassall & Associates International's Development Impact Group looks at the growing role of theories of change in development practice, their relationship to monitoring and evaluation, and how together they might contribute to greater development impact. (Hassall & Associates International: March 2007) More info >>

How to build M&E systems to support better government

This volume highlights the experience of several countries which have succeeded in building a well-functioning government M&E system, including Chile, Colombia and Australia. (World Bank: 2007) More info >>

Social research methods

This website provides a comprehensive collection of resources and links on applied social research methods for practitioners involved in applied social research and evaluation. (Social research methods: 2007) More info >>

Ten Steps to a result based monitoring and evaluation system

A handbook addressing the challenge of building a results-based monitoring and evaluation framework. (World Bank: 2004) More info >>

Australasian Evaluation Society

Website of the Australasian Evaluation Society (AES), a professional organisation for people involved in evaluation and performance measurement. (Australasian Evaluation Society) More info >>

Glossary of key terms in evaluation

Glossary of key terms in evaluation and results-based management used in development practice. (OECD: May 2002) More info >>

What is international aid M&E?

Explains the role and practice of monitoring and evaluation in international development. (Aid-IT) More info >>

Managing for development results sourcebook

This book provides guidance on the Managing for Development Results strategy, which aims to improve the management and performance of development assistance. (Managing for Development Results) More info >>


 

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