Developmental Evaluation Resource Library

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.

邦訳: DE Companion ~発展的評価の旅のおともに~

発展的評価(DE)は、複雑性の諸概念を駆使し、高い状況適応力が 必要とされる動的な状況において評価の活用を強化するものです。 その概念の一つが因果の非線形モデル(2)で、これはいくつかの小さ な行動が大きな反響を生むという考え方です。一般的にDE、そして 特にこの『DE Companion』は、物事はまっすぐに進まないという考 えを基調においています。これを理解し、その痕跡をたどるために、ま ず物事の始まりを紐解いてみましょう。

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Kia Tipu Te Ao Mārama

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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Analysis standards of social innovations

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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CECAN - The Complexity Evaluation Toolkit

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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Developmental Evaluation online course

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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Evaluation and Communication Decision-Making: A Practitioner’s Guide

By Ricardo Ramírez & Dal Brodhead.

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Utilization Focused Evaluation

A primer for evaluators focused on the UFE approach. By Ricardo Ramírez and Dal Brodhead.

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Knowledge Base - Designing Evaluation and Communication for Impact (DECI)

Case studies and presentations on Developmental Evaluation and Utilization-Focused Evaluation.

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Utilization Focused Developmental Evaluation: Learning Through Practice

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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Translating Project Achievements into Strategic Plans: A Case Study in Utilization-Focused Evaluation

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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Comparing the Validity Of Two Sets Of Evaluation Principles - Adding Value to Both

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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Readiness in Evaluation: Three Prompts for Evaluators

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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Evaluation and Communication Mentoring for Capacity Development: A Hybrid as a Decision-Making Framework

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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A Developmental Evaluation Companion

By Jamie Gamble, Kate McKegg and Mark Cabaj

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DEPA - MERL - Developmental Evaluation Case Studies

Case Overview: Uptake of Innovations at the US Global Development Lab

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DEPA - MERL - Developmental Evaluation Case Studies

Case Overview: Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Indonesia

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DEPA - MERL - Developmental Evaluation Case Studies

Case Overview: Supporting Community Peace Building in Sri Lanka

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Y2 Tools to Act: Building a Participatory Ecosystem in Barking and Dagenham through the Every One Every Day Initiative

This report documents the second year’s work and evaluates progress to date.

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Evaluating Developmental Evaluation in USAID-FCF Pilot

A Study of the Family Care First in Cambodia

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DEPA - MERL - Developmental Evaluation Case Studies

Case Overview: Supporting Scale-Up of an HIV Prevention Program

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Advancing the Use of Developmental Evaluation

A summary of key questions answered during a multiyear study of developmental evaluations implemented at USAID.

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DEPA - MERL - Developmental Evaluation Case Studies

Case Overview: Using DE to Achieve Health Service Integration in Tanzania

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The Case for Developmental Evaluation

The Case for Developmental Evaluation by Marcie Parkhurst, Hallie Preskill, Jewlya Lynn, Marah Moore

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Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use

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

Ties That Bind: A Values-Driven Approach to Evolving Evaluative

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Utilization Focused Evaluation: A Primer for Evaluators

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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Systems Change Evaluation Forum

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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Equitable evaluation framing paper

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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8 types of Uncertainty - Challenge Capacity Requirements

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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Implementing DE: A Practical Guide for Evaluators and Administrators

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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Complexity Shock Reactions

Visual outlining common responses to complexity.

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Implementing DE: A Practical Guide for Funders

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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Budgeting for DE

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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Developing a User Profile - Aid to Action

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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DE decision tree

Developed by Mark Cabaj, this tool helps people assess whether they are ready for the Developmental Evaluation approach.

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Developmental Evaluation Principles and Practices

This tool outlines common principles of Developmental Evaluation and describes 5 critical practice differences.

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Developmental Evaluation - Diagnostic Checklist

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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Remote DE

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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Amplifying Learning in Systems Change Investments: An Experience in Developmental Evaluation

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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The Visual Representation of Complexity

This tool defines the 16 key features of complex systems and contributes to an evolving visual language of complexity.

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6 Major Types of Evaluation

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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What is DE Handout

This 2 page handout provides a quick, clear overview of what Developmental Evaluation is.

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A Mosaic

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

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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A Developmental Evaluation Primer

This document introduces the concept of developmental evaluation to potential users and provides some tools to support its use.

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Evaluating Social Innovation

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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