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 Evaluation: Assessing success or change in individuals, organizations
or communities that can be attributed to a particular program,
project or policy
Working with experts in the field of evaluation, DAL facilitates the development of
research methodologies that are valid and reliable by:
- Determining of the objectives and purpose of assessment.
- Identifying specific indicatiors and evaluative measures of success or change.
- Selecting and developing quantitative and qualitative survey tools.
Field-testing for cultural appropriateness.
Adapting (as necessary)
for use in specific cultural contexts.
Collecting data.
Inputting and analyzing data.
Developing recommendations for key stakeholders.
Writing publishing and disseminating reports.
DAL facilitates discussion among key decision-makers that enables
them to implement effective policies and cost-effective programs
as well as improve accountability.
DAL’s impact evaluation of Leadership Challenge 2001: Connecting, Communicating, Collaborating and Partners for Collaborative Change™
DAL’s evaluation of a
community-based response to the needs of orphaned and vulnerable children
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