Category: Glossary of Terms
Sustainability describes the continued benefit of an intervention after the end of a specific implementation.Sustainability is a central objective of development processes. A project is sustainable if changes consciously introduced and created during the project/program (impact, process, etc.) can be continuously developed and maintained over time.
Stakeholders can be defined as agencies, organizations, corporations, units, groups and individuals who are directly or indirectly affected or affected by the project or program. Stakeholders play a vital role in the success or failure of a project or program. Involving more and more stakeholders towards the project cycle (planning, implementation, evaluation, reporting) fosters an […]
In the context of an organization’s mergers and acquisitions system, partnerships and mergers refer to a particular method of data analysis. Participating mergers and acquisitions involve a wide range of stakeholders (including direct project beneficiaries) in the decision-making process regarding the scope of the evaluation, the evaluation process, the types of information to collect and […]
They are generally defined as somewhat abstract and more difficult to measure (e.g.: changes in certain areas of attitude, self-perception or competence). These are often, but not always, intermediate results.
Consequences are changes, gains, knowledge or other effects that result from the services and activities provided by an organization. Results can be positive or negative, expected or unexpected. The results can be relevant to individuals, families, entire communities, organizations, or other fields such as politics, law, or nature. Outcomes are linked to specific goals/objectives. Outcomes […]
Consequences are changes, gains, knowledge or other effects that result from the services and activities provided by an organization. Results can be positive or negative, expected or unexpected. The results can be relevant to individuals, families, entire communities, organizations, or other fields such as politics, law, or nature. Outcomes are linked to specific goals/objectives. Outcomes […]
Objectives describe the planned areas of action with which the project or program seeks to achieve its objectives. Goals translate directly into a list of activities. Goals are usually achieved within a limited time frame by setting a time limit.
An input can be any resource that is put into a project or program to perform an activity. Inputs can be units of time, people, money, equipment, knowledge, ideas, etc. It can be the results that allow the organization to deliver the results identified and the results identified in the proposed program or project.
An indicator is a predefined variable that identifies a direct difference in quality and/or quantity over a specific period of time. As a unit of measurement, it allows you to judge whether an intervention was successful or not. Indicators simplify complex problems and turn them into measurable dimensions. For example, if you’re training for a […]
Long-term primary and secondary effects of the intervention, both desirable and undesirable, which may be direct or indirect, planned or unintended. These cascading effects of project/program activities, outputs and outputs are beyond the direct responsibility of the project / program.
The Need for Monitoring and Evaluation
