Developing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Anne Markiewicz, Ian Patrick.
• Authors: Markiewicz, Anne; Patrick, Ian
• Contents: 1. Introduction to Developing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks; 2. Foundation Concepts; Multiple Purposes for Monitoring and Evaluation; Results Based Management Approach; Theory Based Approach; Evaluation Led Monitoring and Evaluation; Participatory Orientation; 3. First Steps: Scoping the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Stakeholder Mapping and Evaluation Capacity Building; Introduction to Scoping the Framework with Key Stakeholders; Key Steps in Scoping the Framework; Step 1: Identify Requirements; Step 2: Determine Participation Arrangements; Step 3: Identify Possible and Preferred Approaches; Step 4: Review Resource Parameters; Step 5: Confirm Purpose and Parameters of the Framework; From First Steps Onwards; Summary Checklist and Chapter Review Questions; 4. Program Theory and Program Logic as a Foundation for the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework; Introduction to Developing Program Theory and Program Logic; Steps Involved in Developing Program Theory and Program Logic; Step 1: Plan Stakeholder Engagement Strategy; Step 2: Develop and/or Review Program Theory; Step 3: Develop and/or Review Program Logic; Step 4: Confirm Program Theory and Program Logic with Key Stakeholders; Summary Checklist and Chapter Review Questions; 5. Evaluation Questions - Determining What We Want to Know; Introduction to Developing Evaluation Questions; Using Evaluation Domains to Guide Selection of Questions; Using Program Theory and Logic to Determine Evaluation Questions; Step 1: Develop Draft Evaluation Questions; Step 2: Facilitate Stakeholder Participation; Step 3: Scope Number and Range of Questions Against Data and Resources Available; Step 4: Present Questions to Stakeholders for Final Endorsement; Step 5: Finalize Evaluation Questions; Summary Checklist and Chapter Review Questions; 6. The Monitoring Plan; Introduction; Introduction to Program Monitoring; Steps in Developing Monitoring Plan; Step 1: Identify Focus; Step 2: Develop Performance Indicators and Targets; Step 3: Identify Data Collection Processes and Tools; Step 4: Determine Responsibilities and Time Frames; The Future of Program Monitoring; Summary Checklist and Chapter Review Questions; 7. The Evaluation Plan; Focusing on Evaluation; The Evaluation Plan; Steps Involved in Developing the Evaluation Plan; Step 1: Determine Overall Evaluation Approach; Step 2: Identify Evaluation Questions Requiring Criteria and Standards; Step 3: Identify Focus of Evaluation and Methods for Each Questions; Step 4: Determine Responsibilities and Time Frames; Step 5: Review the Monitoring and Evaluation Plans; Summary Checklist and Chapter Review Questions; 8. Collecting, Managing, Analyzing and Synthesizing Data to Reach Evaluative Conclusions; Introduction to Data Processes That Support Sound Conclusions; Steps Involved in Data Collection, Management and Analysis; Step 1: Develop Data Collection Plan; Step 2: Develop Data Management Plan; Step 3: Consider Approach to Data Synthesis; Step 4: Conclusions; Summary Checklist and Chapter Review Questions; 9. Learning, Reporting and Dissemination Strategies; Introduction; Steps Involved in Learning, Reporting and Dissemination; Step 1: Consider Developing or Refining a Learning Strategy for the Program That Maximizes Utilization of Conclusions, Recommendations and Lessons; Step 2: Consider Processes for the Identification of Recommendations and Lessons; Step 3: Provide Guidance on Developing a Reporting and Dissemination Strategy; Summary Checklist and Chapter Review Questions; 10. Planning for Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks; Introduction to Planning and Implementation; Key Steps in Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks; Step 1: Confirm Program Management Arrangements; Step 2: Work Planning for Implementation; Step 3: Plan for Monitoring and Review of Framework; Summary Checklist and Chapter Review Questions; 11. Conclusion; Appendix;
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (312 pages)
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781483358321; 1483358321
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