Evidence-Building and Evaluation in Government

This book provides a road map for evaluators conducting evaluations for government, including checklists and how-to guidance to help develop skills in assessing the quality of evidence, developing theories of change, developing learning agendas, and increasing the support of public leaders and executives in the generation and use of evidence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

Public managers, contractors, and grantees conducting evaluations for government operate in a complex environment where policymakers and commissioners of evaluation expect diverse types of "evidence" and employ different criteria in judging the quality of that evidence. This comprehensive text serves as a valuable guide for evaluators engaged in business within or for government, as well as public managers tasked with assessing and utilizing evidence generated by a wide range of evaluation approaches. The book offers checklists and practical guidance to assist students and other readers in developing essential skills such as evaluating the quality of evidence claims, developing theories of change to guide program and policy design and evaluation, creating learning agendas to bridge the gap between evidence producers and potential evidence users, and fostering greater support from public leaders and executives in the generation and use of evidence to inform decision-making. Each chapter concludes with end-of-chapter exercises designed to test readers' ability to apply the skills learned. By leveraging the insights and practical tools provided in this text, evaluators can enhance their effectiveness, credibility, and impact in the field of public management and policy evaluation.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 229 x 151 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071808726