An Evaluation Toolkit for Small NGOs in Water‐based Development. (22nd September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lu, Stephanie K.; Elliott, Susan J.; Majowicz, Shannon E.; Perlman, Christopher M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of international development. Volume 30:Number 3(2018:Apr.)
• Page Start: 457
• Page End: 473
• Publication Date: 2017-09-22
• Subjects: NGOs -- water‐based development -- evaluation; Economic development projects -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic policy -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Foreign economic relations -- Periodicals; Economic development -- Periodicals; 330.91724
• DOI: 10.1002/jid.3328
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-1748

Abstract

Abstract: Small NGOs in international development have a unique advantage when it comes to engaging communities, establishing partnerships and advocating rights. However, studies suggest that small NGOs are disadvantaged when it comes to demonstrating evidence‐based impact. Small NGOs are less likely to invest in development evaluation as they lack expertise and/or feel strongly about funding programmes and not processes, given the increased demand for accountability to donors. To explore the challenge NGOs face in moving from a single project‐based entity to a vision‐led professional entity, we have documented the creation of low‐cost evaluation tools using a case study in water‐based development. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.