In parallel to A Developmental Evaluation Companion, we have developed this resource library and invite you to access these resources by developmental evaluators from around the world that elaborate on the topics introduced in the book. We hope to add to these resources and invite you to contribute as we collectively continue to grow, challenge and refine the practice. To submit resources to this library, please email them to info@innoweave.ca.
This tool introduces two really compelling evaluation frameworks: Te Korekoreka and the Niho Taniwha. It is useful when looking for frameworks embody indigenous values, perspectives and approaches to social innovation. [...]
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This tool's purpose is to assist social innovators – and those who support them to – think about, analyze and evaluate their social innovations. It is useful when discussing what [...]
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This toolkit is a comprehensive resource aimed at helping evaluators and policymakers navigate the limitations of traditional evaluation approaches in complex situations. It would be most useful at the scoping [...]
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Developed by Kate McKegg, Jamie Gamble and Dr Jess Dart, this 10-week online course on Developmental Evaluation offers a powerful way to help social innovators – especially those working in [...]
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By Ricardo Ramírez & Dal Brodhead.
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A primer for evaluators focused on the UFE approach. By Ricardo Ramírez and Dal Brodhead.
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Case studies and presentations on Developmental Evaluation and Utilization-Focused Evaluation.
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Report on a pilot project in Amsterdam developing a social and financial education curriculum for youth called Aflateen. By Ricardo Ramírez, Galin Kora and Daniel Shephard.
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A DE case study on a youth training and employment program in Nairobi that provided direct training for marginalized youth as well as capacity building for employment. By Ricardo Ramírez, [...]
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This chapter from Collaborative approaches to evaluation provides a comparative analysis between the evidence-based principles for collaborative approaches to evaluation (CAE) and those associated with the DECI (Developing Evaluation Capacity [...]
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Brings attention to examples from practice to highlight three dimensions of readiness: the power to design, the commitment to learn, and building an evaluation culture. By Ricardo Ramírez, Dal Brodhead, [...]
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A report on a decision-making framework that enables projects and programs to take ownership of their evaluation and communication plans. By Ricardo Ramirez, Wendy Quarry, Dal Brodhead and Sonal Zaveri.
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Case Overview: Uptake of Innovations at the US Global Development Lab
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Case Overview: Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Indonesia
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Case Overview: Supporting Community Peace Building in Sri Lanka
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This report documents the second year’s work and evaluates progress to date.
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A Study of the Family Care First in Cambodia
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Case Overview: Supporting Scale-Up of an HIV Prevention Program
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A summary of key questions answered during a multiyear study of developmental evaluations implemented at USAID.
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Case Overview: Using DE to Achieve Health Service Integration in Tanzania
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The Case for Developmental Evaluation by Marcie Parkhurst, Hallie Preskill, Jewlya Lynn, Marah Moore
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Developmental Evaluation: Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use by Michael Quinn Patton
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Ties That Bind: A Values-Driven Approach to Evolving Evaluative
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This Primer is for practitioner evaluators and project implementers who have heard of Utilization Focused Evaluation and are keen to test-drive the approach.
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This Executive Summary provides an overview of the discussions convened by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation where they developed a common understanding of systems change evaluation, and grappled with [...]
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This framing paper’s intent was to set the stage for an invitational roundtable in August 2017 where findings and implications and potential next steps were explored focusing primarily on philanthropic [...]
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This tool by Elizabeth Dozois provides an overview of Challenge-Capacity requirements, including the types of challenges and the type of learning required.
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This guide explores ways to navigate the dynamics and complexities of DE within the realities of a large-scale development organization.
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This guide explores ways to navigate the dynamics and complexities of DE within the realities of a large-scale development organization.
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Michael Quinn Patton describes budgeting for Developmental Evaluation in a interview with Heather Britt for Better Evaluation in April of 2012.
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The User Profile Worksheet and User Profile Card explore the primary users’ questions, what kind of decisions they will make with the answers to [...]
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Developed by Mark Cabaj, this tool helps people assess whether they are ready for the Developmental Evaluation approach.
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This tool outlines common principles of Developmental Evaluation and describes 5 critical practice differences.
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The aim of Developmental Evaluation is to support social innovators tackle complex challenges. This assessment tool will help you assess if DE is a good fit for your situation.
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Theisguide identifies challenges in conducting remote DEs, shares emerging best practices for overcoming them, and highlights other considerations for remote DEs.
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This Issue Brief answers two questions: 1. WHEN is developmental evaluation a good approach? and 2. HOW can communities, evaluators, and funders engage effectively in a developmental evaluation?
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This tool defines the 16 key features of complex systems and contributes to an evolving visual language of complexity.
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This tool helps people working on complex issues identify the right type of evaluation for the different phases of their efforts.
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This 2 page handout provides a quick, clear overview of what Developmental Evaluation is.
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A MOSAIC From a Team of Developmental Evaluators Resources and Tools for the Enriches Collaborative. A Project to Reduce the Isolation of Senior Caregivers
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DE 201: A Practitioner’s Guide to Developmental Evaluation is intended to build on the concepts outlined in the primer by articulating some of the key practices associated with this work.
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This document introduces the concept of developmental evaluation to potential users and provides some tools to support its use.
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This explores ways that common evaluation approaches and practices constrain innovation and offer lessons about an emerging evaluation approach—developmental evaluation—which supports the adaptation that is so crucial to innovation.
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