Contents:
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
Introduction
Part I – Methodological and Conceptual Issues in Impact Evaluation
1 Identify the (type and scope of the) intervention
1.1. The impact evaluation landscape and the scope of impact evaluation
1.2. Impact of what?
1.3. Impact on what?
Key message
2 Agree on what is valued
2.1. Stakeholder values in impact evaluation
2.2. Intended versus unintended effects
2.3. Short-term versus long-term effects
2.4. The sustainability of effects
Key message
3 Carefully articulate the theories linking interventions to outcomes
3.1. Seeing interventions as theories: The black box and the contribution problem
3.2. Articulating intervention theories on impact
3.3. Testing intervention theories on impact
Key message
4 Address the attribution problem
4.1. The attribution problem
4.2. Quantitative methods addressing the attribution problem
4.3. Applicability of quantitative methods for addressing the attribution problem
31 4.4. Other approaches
Key message
5 Use a mixed-methods approach: The logic of the comparative advantages of methods
5.1. Different methodologies have comparative advantages in addressing particular concerns and needs
5.2. Advantages of combining different methods and sources of evidence
5.3. Average effect versus distribution of costs and benefits
Key message
6 Build on existing knowledge relevant to the impact of interventions
Key message
Part II – Managing Impa ct Evaluations
7 Determine if an impact evaluation is feasible and worth the cost
Key message
8 Start collecting data early
8.1. Timing of data collection
8.2. Data availability
8.3. Quality of the data
8.4. Dealing with data constraints
Key message
9 Front-end planning is important
9.1. Planning tools
9.2. Staffing and resources
9.3. The balance between independence and collaboration between evaluators and stakeholders
9.4. Ethical issues
9.5. Norms and standards
9.6. Ownership and capacity building
Key message
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