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5
DIFFERENT
TYPES OF
EVALUATIONS
and when to use them

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UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT
TYPES OF EVALUATIONS
Evaluations are essential for assessing the
effectiveness and impact of programmes, projects,
or interventions.

The key types of evaluations include:


1. Formative Evaluation
2. Process Evaluation
3. Outcome Evaluation
4. Summative Evaluation
5. Impact Evaluation

Each type serves a distinct purpose and is utilised


in different scenarios.

1
WHAT IS FORMATIVE
EVALUATION?
Formative evaluation focuses on improving
a programme's design and performance
during its development phase.

Best Used
During the development phase of a
programme to refine and improve it.

Key Documents to Review


Programme design documents
Needs assessment reports
Stakeholder feedback

For example, a school developing a new


curriculum might conduct a formative
evaluation by collecting feedback from
teachers and students during pilot testing
to make adjustments before full
implementation.

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WHAT IS PROCESS
EVALUATION?
Process evaluation assesses the
implementation of a programme, ensuring
it is carried out as planned and reaches the
intended audience. It focuses on the how
rather than the what.

Best Used
During programme implementation to
ensure it is being delivered as planned and
identifying operational challenges.

Key Documents to Review


Implementation plans
Programme operation manuals
Activity logs

For example, a non-profit organisation


implementing a health awareness
campaign might use process evaluation to
monitor if the activities are reaching the
target audience as intended and if the
materials are being used correctly.
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WHAT IS OUTCOME
EVALUATION?
Outcome evaluation measures the
short-term and medium-term results
of a programme to determine if
specific objectives were achieved. 5

Best Used When


Measuring short-term or
immediate results
Tracking progress towards
programme goals

Key Documents to Review


Programme objectives and goals
Performance indicators
Baseline and follow-up data

For example, a job training


programme might conduct an
outcome evaluation to assess whether
participants gained employment
within six months of completing the
programme.
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WHAT IS SUMMATIVE
EVALUATION?
Summative evaluation measures the
outcomes of a programme after its
completion or at a critical milestone to
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determine its overall effectiveness.

Best Used When


Assessing overall programme
effectiveness
Making decisions about programme
continuation or expansion

Key Documents to Review


Final project reports
Outcome measurement tools
Baseline and follow-up data

For example, a community center that has


completed a youth mentoring program might
conduct a summative evaluation to
determine if the program met its goals of
improving academic performance and social
skills among participants.
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WHAT IS IMPACT
EVALUATION?
Impact evaluation examines the long-term
effects and changes directly attributable to the
programme, providing evidence of its impact. .

Best Used When


Assessing long-term and broader effects
Determining causal links between
programme and outcome

Key Documents to Review


Longitudinal data
Comparison group information
Impact assessment tools

For example, an international development


project providing clean water might use impact
evaluation to measure the long-term health
improvements in the community, such as
reductions in waterborne diseases.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Match evaluation type to program
stage and information needs
2. Review relevant documents before
planning
3. Use appropriate methods for data
collection and analysis
4. Consider long-term impacts and
unintended consequences
5. Involve stakeholders throughout the
evaluation process

Remember, good evaluations inform


decision-making and improve program
effectiveness!

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JOIN
THE MONITORING
AND EVALUATION
ACADEMY

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