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:
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Conduct of evaluation as proposed
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Expenditure of funds
Proceed to Step 2.