Table of Contents

1 Introduction 9
2 Putting evaluation in context 13
3 Traditional and alternative models of evaluation 19
5 Putting evaluation into practice 29
6 Some practical considerations when planning an evaluation 56
7 Using evaluation: feedback and follow-up 69
Appendix 1 Checklists of questions 73
Appendix 2 Developing an evaluation plan 77
Appendix 3 Tasks for the team leader 79
Appendix 4 Suggestions for the content of an evaluation report 81
Appendix 5 Advantages and disadvantages of internal and external evaluators 83
References and further reading 85
Index 91

About the Author

Frances Rubin has worked for national and international NGOs, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and commercial companies in the UK, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.