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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We've selected eight books
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learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Project Evaluation.
This comprehensive guide published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) provides a framework for project management practices, including project evaluation and planning.
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.
Introduces value-based management, a strategic approach to project evaluation that focuses on creating value for stakeholders.
Offers a broad overview of project and program management, including a chapter on project evaluation and selection.
Provides a guide to agile project management, which emphasizes flexibility and iterative development. It includes a chapter on project evaluation in an agile context.
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.
Combines Six Sigma principles with project management practices to enhance project quality and efficiency. It includes a chapter on using Six Sigma for project evaluation.
Specializes in project evaluation for public-private partnerships (PPPs), addressing the unique challenges and considerations in evaluating PPP projects.
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