Utilization focused evaluation : a primer for evaluators

Abstract

Utilization Focused Evaluation (UFE) facilitates a learning process in which people in the real world apply evaluation findings and experiences to their work. The focus is on intended users. UFE does not prescribe any specific content, method, or theory. It is a guiding framework, rather than a methodology. UFE can include a wide variety of evaluation methods within an overall participatory paradigm. Decision making, in consultation with those who can benefit from the evaluation, is an important part of the process. Intended users will more likely utilize an evaluation in which they have ownership.This Primer is for practitioner evaluators and project implementers who have heard of UFE and are keen to test-drive the approach.

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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Évaluation axée sur l'utilisation : un manuel pour les évaluateurs
Spanish version available in IDRC Digital Library: Evaluaciones orientadas al uso : guía para evaluadores
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Keywords

PROJECT EVALUATION, EVALUATION TECHNIQUES, RESEARCH CAPACITY, CAPACITY BUILDING

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