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Focusing on Rigor in International Development Evaluation

This article delves into why a focus on rigor – such as RCTs – may not capture development impact, and implications for agencies and funders.

A blog for international evaluators in the field

A blog for international evaluators in the field

There’s evaluation theory, and then there’s evaluation in practice. When we’re evaluating international development or cooperation projects, it tends to be unpredictable. Evaluators have to think on our feet. We all have stories of when things did not go to plan....

Complexity in development evaluation

Complexity in development evaluation

Greater complexity in development or cooperation projects affects how we evaluate and work with clients. Let’s just say… it’s complicated.