The Institutionalisation of Evaluation in the Americas

This book examines the progress of institutionalization of evaluation in American countries from various perspectives. It presents prior developments and current states of evaluation in 11 American countries and three transnational organizations, focusing on three dimensions: political, social, and professional systems. The detailed country reports, written by selected researchers and authors, lead to a concluding comparison and synthesis. The aim is to provide cross-country learning to better understand the institutionalization of evaluation in different nations, world regions, and sectors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 525 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the evolution of evaluation institutionalization across American countries, offering a multi-faceted examination from various perspectives. It presents a detailed account of the past developments and current status of evaluation in 11 American nations and three transnational organizations, specifically focusing on three key dimensions: the political, social, and professional systems. Extensive country reports, authored by esteemed researchers and experts from each respective country, form the foundation of this insightful compendium. These reports, accompanied by a concluding comparison and synthesis, provide a deep understanding of the institutionalization of evaluation in different regions and sectors. This second volume, part of a four-part series, follows the inaugural publication on Europe in 2020. The series will conclude with two additional volumes on the Asia Pacific region and Africa, aiming to serve as a valuable resource for an interdisciplinary audience seeking cross-country learning to enhance their comprehension of evaluation institutionalization worldwide.

Weight: 842g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030811389
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022