Vermeersch, Christel M. J. Metadata Show full item record The second edition of the Impact Evaluation in Practice handbook is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to impact evaluation for policy makers and development practitioners. First published in 2011, it has been used widely across the development and academic communities. Impact evaluation. An impact evaluation is an evaluation that tries to make a causal link between a program or intervention and a set of outcomes. An impact evaluation tries to answer the question of whether a program is responsible for changes in the outcomes of interest. Contrast with. Process evaluation. Indicator. The Impact Evaluation in Practice handbook is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to impact evaluation for policymakers and development practitioners. The book incorporates real-world examples to present practical guidelines for designing and implementing evaluations. the book is accompanied by a set of training material -- including videos and power point presentations -- it is a reference and self-learning tool for policy-makers interested in using impact evaluations and was developed to serve as a manual for introductory courses on impact evaluation as well as a teaching resource for trainers in academic … Abstract: Explains that the difference-in-differences (DD) method compares the changes in outcomes over time between a population enrolled in a program (the treatment group) and a population not enrolled (the comparison group). This allows for correction for any differences between the treatment and comparison groups that remain constant over time. This project management practice of lacking reliable evaluations of impact has resulted in an "evaluation gap" and, consequently, the missing body of knowledge that is required to guide future policy design. 1 impact evaluations is available on the World Bank's Poverty Impact Evaluations Database (World Bank 2006b). Several joint The second edition of the Impact Evaluation in Practice handbook is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to impact evaluation for policy makers and development practitioners. First published in 2011, it has been used widely across the development and academic communities. The book incorporates real-world examples to present practical guidelines for designing and implementing impact Impact Evaluation Definitions WorldBank "A systematic identification of the effects positive or negative, intended or not on individual households, institutions, and the environment operate in normal practice without any interventions implemented by randomized assignments rules" (Rubin, 1977, p.757) Impact evaluation . Impact Method 4 - Randomised Evaluation: Effect: 3% increase in vaccinations but the estimate is not statistically significant at the 5% level 0 4% 8% Average Change in Income Area: >5% We cannot tell whether the observed increase is due to chance or an actual increase in income . Title: The Evaluation Practice Handbookoffers comprehensive information and practical guidance on how to prepare for and conduct evaluations in WHO, and gives guidance on the utilization and follow-up of evaluation results and recommendations. Most importantly, it shows how UNICEF Office of Research Methodological Briefs are intended to share contemporary research practice, methods, designs, and recommendations from renowned researchers and evaluators. The primary impact evaluation