Research
Below is research that the Bond has commissioned to inform the direction and structure of our effectiveness programme.
Evaluation standards
Christina Laybourn
This briefing paper offers a concise overview of current practices and debates in the field of NGO evaluations, particularly of development and humanitarian work. Whilst it is by no means comprehensive, it aims to present pertinent issues and stimulate discussion. The first section provides an overview of evaluation mechanisms, methodologies, and quality initiatives. The second section summarises some of the most common challenges experienced by NGOs conducting evaluations, drawing on comments from NGO professionals, websites and research articles. Finally, there is a short bibliography of existing toolkits and standards, and relevant reading, where the issues can be explored in more detail.
Frameworks research
Rob Lloyd and Christina Laybourn, One World Trust
Bond commissioned the One World Trust to make a comparative analysis of quality frameworks being used across the sector and beyond. The research will considered the design, implementation and use of several different approaches ranging from HAP, SPHERE, and the People in Aid Standard, to ISO 9000, EFQM, and ISEAL. The findings in the report informed the presentation of options at a working meeting of the Bond Effectiveness Programme.
Partner comparative research
Anna Stobart
Bond commissioned a study to capture and examine sector learning on partnerships. Many NGOs have undertaken their own internal reviews of relationships with their partners in the south, and introduced their own guidelines or policies to ensure these partnerships are conducted properly and to deliver real benefit. Little of this knowledge and experience has been shared to wider sector advantage. The findings were discussed at the 22 June 2010 meeting, and options considered for developing and trialling this aspect of the effectiveness programme.
NGO effectiveness training
Impact assessment: what difference did we make?
Monitoring and evaluation in more depth
Project planning using a logical framework
Monitoring and evaluation for accountability
Participatory approaches in practice
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