1.0 MODULE 1 Evaluation Designs
1.1 Experimental Design
1.2 Quasi-experimental Design
1.3 Non-Experimental Designs
1.4 Comparison Matrix
Module 1 Assignment Questions
2.0 MODULE 2 Evaluation Approaches
2.1 Feminist Evaluation
2.2 Transformative Evaluation
2.3 Real World Evaluation & Realist Evaluation
2.4 Equity-Focused Evaluation & Developmental Approach to Evaluation
Module 2 Assignment Questions
3.0 MODULE 3 Preparing for an Evaluation
3.1. Initial Steps
3.2 Constructing a Theory of Change
3.3 Developing a Results Chain
3.4 Specifying Evaluation Questions
Module 3 Assignment Questions
4.0 MODULE 4 Impact Evaluation
4.1 Evidence-Based Policy Making
4.2 What Is Impact Evaluation?
4.3 Prospective vs. Retrospective Impact Evaluation and Efficacy Studies and Effectiveness Studies
4.4 Deciding Whether to Carry Out an Impact Evaluation
Module 4 Assignment Questions
5.0 MODULE 5 Causal Inference and Counterfactuals
5.1 Causal Inference
5.2 The Counterfactual
5.3 Estimating the Counterfactual
5.4 Two Counterfeit Estimates of the Counterfactual
Module 5 Assignment Questions
6.0 MODULE 6 Instrumental Variable
6.1 Evaluating Programs When Not Everyone
Complies with Their Assignment
6.2 Types of Impact Estimates
6.3 Imperfect Compliance
6.4 Randomized Promotion as an Instrumental Variable
Module 6 Assignment Questions
7.0 MODULE 7 Difference-in-Differences
7.1 Evaluating a Program When the Rule of Assignment Is Less Clear
7.2 The Difference-in-Differences Method
7.3 How Is the Difference-in-Differences Method Helpful?
7.4 Limitations of the Difference-in-Differences Method
Module 7 Assignment Questions
8.0 MODULE 8 Matching
8.1 Constructing an Artificial Comparison Group
8.2 Propensity Score Matching
8.3 Combining Matching with Other Methods
8.4 Limitations of the Matching Method
Module 8 Assignment Questions
FINAL ASSESSMENT – RESEARCH PROJECT
Equip learners with knowledge of evaluation designs, approaches, and methodologies for effective program assessment.
Build capacity to prepare and plan evaluations, including theories of change, results chains, and evaluation questions.
Strengthen skills in conducting impact evaluations and applying causal inference, counterfactuals, and instrumental variable methods.
Enhance competence in using advanced evaluation techniques such as difference-in-differences and matching methods.
Apply evaluation concepts and tools in practical research projects to generate evidence for policy and decision-making.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in the related field is required and prerequisite knowledge in the study area.
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