IPDET 2024 Core Course

LEARNING GOALS

The participants know -about evaluation concepts, approaches, theories and range of applications; -different phases of an evaluation and related tasks of evaluators and commissioners; -how to scope and frame an evaluation; -influence of the social context on evaluation; -about the designs, data collection, and data analysis methods used in evaluation; -use of evaluation results -and more......

CONTENT

The Core Course provides a comprehensive overview of what is evaluation and how to do it. Combining lectures, classroom activities, theory, and practice, the core course is structured to offer daily peer learning opportunities through small groups and using real-world evaluation examples. Content: Module 1: Introduction and Overview Module 2: Evaluation Process Module 3: Framing and Scoping the Evaluation Module 4: Theories and Evaluation Approaches Module 5: Overview of Designs, Data Collection and Data-Analysis Methods Module 6: Context of Evaluations Module 7: Utilization and Reporting

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Evaluation Theory / basic knowledge
Methodological skills /knowledge
Organisational and subject knowledge
Evaluation practice

IMPLEMENTING INSTITUTION/S OR PERSON/S (INCL. SHORT DESCRIPTION)

Hosted by The International Program for Development Evaluation Training, IPDET ( ipdet.org ), a globally recognized and respected player in advanced training in the field of evaluation. Instructed by Head of IPDET, Dr. Stefanie Krapp, Professor Reinhard Stockmann, Professor Wolfgang Meyer, and Deputy Director at CLEAR Anglophone Africa, Dr. Candice Morkel

SCOPE (DURATION)

5 days

TARGET GROUPS

Everyone interested in evaluation, including emerging Evaluators, mid-level and senior management, commissioners, policy makers, parliamentarians.