A basic guide to evaluation for development workers: 6 Some practical considerations when planning an evaluation

A basic guide to evaluation for development workers

6 Some practical considerations when planning an evaluation

		6.1 Stages in evaluation
		6.2 How to make sure an evaluation will be successful
		6.3 Planning and managing an evaluation
		6.4 Field work
		6.5 Management and supervision of the exercise
		6.6 Arranging meetings
		6.7 Analysis
		6.8 Conclusions and recommendations
		6.9 Writing the final report

6 Some practical considerations when planning an evaluation

The previous section worked through the main questions that need to be dealt with when planning for monitoring and evaluation in the early stages of a project. This section will look in more detail at what is involved in carrying out a specific evaluation exercise.

The process described is that of a formal exercise, but the method can be adapted to develop a plan of work for any type of evaluation or study.