Simplifying Complex Initiative Evaluation

In this article, the author highlights two major lessons learned from theory-of-change and cluster evaluation about how to evaluate complex initiatives: articulation of a theory of change, and using the theory of change as a basis for evaluation planning. In addition, the author shares tips on how she applied the lessons to meet her evaluation challenges.

 

Bibliographic Details
Author	Coffman, Julia
Publisher	Harvard Family Research Project
Publication Date	June 1, 1999
Publication City
Publication Work	Evaluation Exchange, The
Resource Type	Newsletters & Periodicals
Resource Focus	Advocacy Evaluation Capacity Building Program Evaluation Advocacy/Public Policy Evaluation/Outcomes Measurement Action and Improvement
Audience	Practitioners
Region	International or N/A
Keywords	lessons learned theory of change cluster evaluation
Submitted to Point K	January 18, 2008 - 12:01pm