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Area of Science:

  • Program Evaluation
  • Public Health Policy
  • Social Science Research

Background:

  • Traditional program evaluation often uses formulaic approaches.
  • These methods may not adequately address program complexity.
  • There's a need for more influential and rigorous evaluation designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose ten actionable steps for enhancing program evaluation.
  • To integrate conventional and unconventional evaluation practices.
  • To improve the relevance and impact of evaluations.

Main Methods:

  • Developing program theory.
  • Implementing rigorous evaluation designs.
  • Incorporating learning frameworks, evaluation influence pathways, and spread/sustainability assessments.
  • Utilizing a Realist approach to evaluation.

Main Results:

  • The ten steps foster dialogue between planners and evaluators.
  • Programs become more rigorously planned.
  • Evaluation designs gain greater policy and programmatic influence potential.

Conclusions:

  • A non-formulaic approach is crucial for complex programs.
  • Evaluation design must be informed by program complexity.
  • The proposed steps offer a pathway to more impactful program evaluations.