A process that systematically and objectively assesses compliance to the design of the program, the performance, relevance and success of a project or program, the extent to which a project accomplishes its intended results (outcomes) and achieves measurable impacts.
Evaluation
determines the effectiveness of actions implemented.
Evaluation of interventions
also helps in finding out the reasons for not achieving the desired goal.
Evaluation
Approaches to Evaluation (3)
Structure Evaluation
Process Evaluation
Outcome Evaluation
Approaches to Evaluation:
Structure Evaluation
Approaches to Evaluation:
Process Evaluation
Approaches to Evaluation:
Outcome Evaluation
Standards of Evaluation (4)
Utility
Feasibility
Propriety
Accuracy
Standards of Evaluation:
the value of evaluation in terms of usefulness of results
utility
Standards of Evaluation:
results will be of great use to the community health group
utility
Standards of Evaluation:
provide a basis for utilizing the community health process in dealing with other community concerns in the future
utility
Purpose of utility:
it promotes (3)
Standards of Evaluation:
refers to whether the plan for evaluation is doable or not utilizing the available resources such as facilities, time and expertise for conducting the evaluation
feasibility
Standards of Evaluation:
entails anticipation of how the results will be received by different groups
feasibility
Standards of Evaluation:
should be able to produce results (data) worthy of the resources needed to collect and process them
feasibility
Standards of Evaluation:
Ensures that the evaluation is an ethical one, conducted with regard for the rights and interests of those involved.
propriety
Standards of Evaluation:
results should be provided to everyone involved, especially the community
propriety
Standards of Evaluation:
refers to the validity and reliability of the results of evaluation
accuracy
Standards of Evaluation:
a high degree of validity and reliability can be achieved by choosing the right evaluation tools
accuracy
Program Evaluation
Evaluation findings should be used both to make decisions about program implementation and to improve program effectiveness.
Program Evaluation
6 steps of program evaluation
2. Describe the program
3. Focus the evaluation design
4. Gather credible evidence
5. Justify conclusion
6. Ensure use of evaluation findings and share lessons learned2 types of stakeholders:
those involved in the program and those affected by the program
standards of Engage stakeholders
Utility and Propriety