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Valuing evaluation : a practical approach to designing an evaluation that works for you

THOMAS, Alain
March 2000

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An introduction to the basics of evaluation, its role and importance. Based on a 1997 workshop, this short paper takes a self-evaluation or learning-oriented approach with the emphasis on learning lessons for the future. It includes a discussion of qualitative versus quantitative methods, deciding on indicators, the involvement and input of different stakeholders, and issues for implementing an evaluation plan

Child well-being in the EU and enlargement to the East

MICKLEWRIGHT, John
STEWART, Kitty
February 2000

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The accession of up to 13 new members in the next decade is an important development now facing the European Union. This paper analyses measurable differences in the well-being of children between current club members, the EU Member States, and the 10 Central and Eastern European applicants seeking admission

Using client satisfaction data for quality improvement in the health services in Peru : quality assurance case study

SANTILLAN, D
2000

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This case study looks at how a clinic used a series of quality improvement tools to analyse client satisfaction. These tools included flow charts, fish bone diagrammes, tables, brainstorming and decision matrices. Using two different quality improvement methods, the clinic's utilisation rates and client satisfaction improved. The case study shows how collecting and using client satisfaction data is an important way of bringing clients' voices into the quality improvement process

Addressing the water crisis : healthier and more productive lives for poor people

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (DFID)
2000

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This strategy paper considers the challenges faced in the current situation in water resources, exploring the impending water crisis and the DFID's goals in enabling poor people to lead healthier and more productive lives through improved management of water resources and increased and sustainable access to water supply and sanitation. Lessons already learned are covered, as are proposals for a range of activities and details of the DFID's own contribution and overall strategy for water

Action monitoring for effectiveness : improving water, hygiene and environmental sanitation programmes. Part II : fact sheets

SHORDT, Kathleen
2000

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The action monitoring for effectiveness (aMe) approach focuses on application of monitoring theories and practical methods to improve programmes and projects in the short-term in the water, hygiene and sanitation sector. This is the second volume of two, and contains 32 fact sheets. Each fact sheet provides practical examples of indicators, methods and tools for monitoring a specific topic. Topics range from the concrete to the range from concrete issues more abstract issues such as community participation, management and distribution of benefits. They include: the community and its institutions, NGO and programme management, training, gender and finance, establishment of water services, operation and maintenance for water facilities, latrines and use of facilities and hygiene behaviour

Early childhood counts : a programming guide on early childhood care for development

EVANS, Judith L
MYERS, Rober G
ILFELD, Ellen M
Ed
2000

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This extensive resource guide and handbook is designed to help development professionals, programme planners, trainers, policy makers and child advocates to develop integrated approaches to working with young children living in poverty. It is organised into seven sections: the basics of early childhood development; needs assessment; setting project goals and objectives; choosing an appropriate approach; creating the infrastructure to deliver services; evaluation; and costs and financing.

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