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.
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. At the heart of both evaluative frameworks are statements of values and intentions about the world. Rather than transplanting Western ideas into indigenous communities these approaches privilege indigenous world views. When employing it, keep in mind that this resource is both about the journey (the dialogue between the two organizations and what they learned from sharing together) and the frameworks.
Read MoreAnalysis 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 scaling means at the beginning of a social innovation process and/or in the creation of an evaluation design to assess the suitability of scaling or the effectiveness of a scaling strategy. The word scaling is used extensively amongst social innovators, social change makers, philanthropy, policy makers and socially minded business, yet there are only a modest number of thought pieces and resources that attempt to apply this big term in practical terms. Keep in mind that this is only ‘one’ way to frame and operationalize the concept of scaling social innovation. Social innovators should feel free to adopt and adapt it as they see fit, including parts that they may not agree with.
Read MoreCECAN – 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 and design stages of a developmental evaluation, or when navigating choices about what kind of evaluation is bet aligned in a complex policy situation. CECAN ( Centre for the Evaluation of Complexity Across the Nexus) is doing some really interesting work based on real-world cases in domains such as food, energy, water and the environment. They bring a deep and nuanced understanding of complexity into this resource. While it’s a guide that is really helpful in the up front scoping and design, many of the issues it addresses can be expected to recur and it may be something to come back to throughout a complex policy DE.
Read MoreDevelopmental 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 complex or uncertain environments – to learn from and adapt their design as it is being developed. Starts 27th August 2021.
Read MoreEvaluation and Communication Decision-Making: A Practitioner’s Guide
By Ricardo Ramírez & Dal Brodhead.
Read MoreUtilization Focused Evaluation
A primer for evaluators focused on the UFE approach. By Ricardo Ramírez and Dal Brodhead.
Read MoreKnowledge Base – Designing Evaluation and Communication for Impact (DECI)
Case studies and presentations on Developmental Evaluation and Utilization-Focused Evaluation.
Read MoreTranslating 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, Galin Kora and Dal Brodhead.
Read MoreUtilization 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.
Read MoreComparing 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 in Information Society Research)-hybrid approach. By Ricardo Ramírez and Dal Brodhead.
Read MoreReadiness 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, and Wendy Quarry.
Read MoreEvaluation 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.
Read MoreDEPA – MERL – Developmental Evaluation Case Studies
Case Overview: Using DE to Achieve Health Service Integration in Tanzania
Read MoreDEPA – MERL – Developmental Evaluation Case Studies
Case Overview: Supporting Scale-Up of an HIV Prevention Program
Read MoreDEPA – MERL – Developmental Evaluation Case Studies
Case Overview: Supporting Community Peace Building in Sri Lanka
Read MoreY2 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.
Read MoreEvaluating Developmental Evaluation in USAID-FCF Pilot
A Study of the Family Care First in Cambodia
Read MoreDEPA – MERL – Developmental Evaluation Case Studies
Case Overview: Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Indonesia
Read MoreAdvancing the Use of Developmental Evaluation
A summary of key questions answered during a multiyear study of developmental evaluations implemented at USAID.
Read MoreDEPA – MERL – Developmental Evaluation Case Studies
Case Overview: Uptake of Innovations at the US Global Development Lab
Read MoreThe Case for Developmental Evaluation
The Case for Developmental Evaluation by Marcie Parkhurst, Hallie Preskill, Jewlya Lynn, Marah Moore
Read MoreApplying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use
Developmental Evaluation: Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use by Michael Quinn Patton
Read MoreTies That Bind: A Values-Driven Approach to Evolving Evaluative
Ties That Bind: A Values-Driven Approach to Evolving Evaluative
Read MoreUtilization 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.
Read MoreSystems 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 four practical dilemmas that systems change efforts create for evaluation.
Read MoreEquitable 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 domestic evaluation practices.
Read More8 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.
Read MoreImplementing 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.
Read MoreImplementing 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.
Read MoreDeveloping 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 the questions, their preferences for how the assessment should be conducted, and when they need the evaluation feedback.
Read MoreBudgeting for DE
Michael Quinn Patton describes budgeting for Developmental Evaluation in a interview with Heather Britt for Better Evaluation in April of 2012.
Read MoreDE decision tree
Developed by Mark Cabaj, this tool helps people assess whether they are ready for the Developmental Evaluation approach.
Read MoreDevelopmental 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.
Read MoreDevelopmental Evaluation Principles and Practices
This tool outlines common principles of Developmental Evaluation and describes 5 critical practice differences.
Read MoreDE Principles in Summary
This tool provides a summary of the main principles of DE, including how to apply the principles, commentary and reflective questioning.
Read MoreThe Visual Representation of Complexity
This tool defines the 16 key features of complex systems and contributes to an evolving visual language of complexity.
Read MoreAmplifying 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?
Read MoreRemote DE
Theisguide identifies challenges in conducting remote DEs, shares emerging best practices for overcoming them, and highlights other considerations for remote DEs.
Read MoreA 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
Read More6 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.
Read MoreWhat is DE Handout
This 2 page handout provides a quick, clear overview of what Developmental Evaluation is.
Read MoreEvaluating 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.
Read MoreDE 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.
Read MoreA 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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