Text alternative - Step 1: Pre-evaluation assessment

Text alternative for Figure 1 from Planning and Managing Program Evaluations: A Guide.

Question 1

Is an evaluation required? Consider:

• Size (scope, funding)
• Strategic significance
• Degree of risk
• Innovation
• Complexity
• Attribution
• Likely availability of relevant data

If no, consider whether program monitoring is appropriate.

If yes, continue to Question 2.

Question 2

Does the evaluation require an independent evaluator? Consider the need for:

• Special evaluation expertise not available internally
• An independent assessment of the program.

If no, continue to question 3.

If yes, continue to question 4.

Question 3

Are appropriate evaluation resources available internally?

If yes, your answer is Executive sponsor with appropriate delegation to approve:

• Conduct of evaluation as proposed
• Allocation of internal resources

If no, continue to question 4.

Question 4

Are funds available to engage an independent evaluator? A rough estimate of cost for an evaluation is around 1% to 5% of the program costs, depending on its scope.

If no, seek advice from appropriate delegate on how to proceed.

If yes, your answer is Executive sponsor with appropriate delegation to approve:

• Conduct of evaluation as proposed
• Expenditure of funds

Proceed to Step 2.