{"product_id":"evaluation-in-small-development-nonprofits-deadends-victories-and-alternative-routes-9783030589813","title":"Evaluation in Small Development Non-Profits: Deadends, Victories, and Alternative Routes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eEvaluation is often underused and non-used in small development non-profit organizations, despite its perceived benefits. This book explores the paradox of evaluation in this context and examines the utility, meaningfulness, and purpose of evaluation from small non-profit perspectives. It presents evaluative alternatives that reconceptualize evaluation as part of the active process of development and highlights a historical preoccupation with improving evaluation without assessing its inherent worth. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 215 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 November 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch on evaluation indicates that low utilization and non-use of evaluation are prevalent, despite the widespread recognition of its benefits and worth. The value of evaluation is closely linked to its practical application, creating a paradoxical situation where evaluation is both esteemed and underutilized. This book delves into this paradox in the under-researched context of small development non-profit organizations, which face unique resource constraints and hold 'bottom-up community development values' that complicate their ability to align with top-down directives for evaluation. The book explores the utility, meaningfulness, and purpose of evaluation from the perspectives of small non-profit organizations, examining whether evaluation holds value for these organizations. Furthermore, it presents evaluative alternatives that reconceptualize evaluation as an integral part of the active development process rather than a periodic add-on. For development practice, the book offers innovative approaches that redefine evaluation as a continuous and iterative endeavor, enhancing its relevance and impact. For evaluation theory, it highlights a historical emphasis on improving evaluation without adequately assessing its inherent value. It also considers alternative strategies to enhance the value of evaluation for small non-profits, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of evaluation's role in the development sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 315g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030589813\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2021\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leanne M. Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44102966935802,"sku":"9783030589813","price":38.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646329716656_book.jpg?v=1646979877","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/evaluation-in-small-development-nonprofits-deadends-victories-and-alternative-routes-9783030589813","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}