May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
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Project evaluation stands as a critical discipline in a vast array of fields, from business and public policy to non-profit management and international development. At its core, project evaluation is a systematic and objective assessment of an ongoing or completed project, program, or policy. Its primary aim is to determine the relevance and level of achievement of objectives, development effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. This process provides credible and useful information, enabling the incorporation of lessons learned into the decision-making process of both recipients and donors. For those new to the concept, think of it as a thorough "check-up" for a project to see if it's doing what it's supposed to do, if it's doing it well, and if it's making a real difference.
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Project Evaluation.
By Douglas Hubbard, an expert in the field of measurement and evaluation, offers practical methods for quantifying intangible factors in project evaluation, such as customer satisfaction.
Offers a broad overview of project and program management, including a chapter on project evaluation and selection.
Introduces lean project management, a methodology that seeks to minimize waste and maximize value in project delivery. It includes a section on project evaluation in a lean context.
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