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The results framework--an innovative tool for program planning and evaluation
M M Toffolon-Weiss1, J T Bertrand, S S Terrell
1Department of Sociology, Tulane University, USA.
Evaluation Review
|October 28, 1999
Summary
The results framework improves planning and evaluation for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) projects. This collaborative tool enhances HIV/AIDS prevention initiatives by using longitudinal data throughout the project lifecycle.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Program Evaluation
- International Development
Background:
- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) increasingly mandates the use of a results framework for project planning and evaluation.
- Traditional evaluation methods often rely on external consultants for discrete midterm and end-of-project assessments.
- There is a need for more integrated and continuous approaches to program monitoring and evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case study on the development and implementation of the results framework.
- To highlight the advantages of the results framework compared to traditional evaluation methods.
- To demonstrate the application of the results framework in a USAID-funded HIV/AIDS prevention initiative in Central America.
Main Methods:
- Case study methodology focusing on a specific USAID-funded regional HIV/AIDS prevention initiative.
- Description of the development and implementation process of the results framework.
- Analysis of the collaborative approach involving program staff, donors, partners, and evaluators.
Main Results:
- The results framework offers a more integrated and longitudinal approach to program evaluation.
- It facilitates teamwork among stakeholders for data collection and utilization.
- The framework provides advantages over traditional, externally-driven evaluation models.
Conclusions:
- The results framework is an innovative and effective tool for USAID project planning and evaluation.
- Its implementation can lead to improved data utilization for adaptive management.
- Collaborative engagement throughout the project lifecycle enhances evaluation rigor and impact.
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