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Institute of Development Studies – Centre for Development Impact
Date(s): 13/01/2024 – 17/01/2024
Venue: Institute of Development Studies Library Road Brighton BN1 9RE UK
Application deadline: 18 Dec 2024, 16.00 GMT
Key information to encourage interest
In-person course to learn how to design impact evaluations more effectively using a contribution analysis approach.
Many development programmes have overlapping activities that are regularly adapted in collaboration with multiple partners to respond to ongoing changes in the operating environment. Traditional impact evaluation methods that measure differences in baseline and endline outcomes are not well suited to deal with this complexity. Contribution Analysis has emerged as a structured approach that is better able to address these real-world challenges. It consists of a step-wise, iterative process of refining Theory of Change. Mixed method research designs are used to verify the critical and contested assumptions.
You‘ll be introduced to the strengths and weaknesses of several novel methods that can be used within a Contribution Analysis approach to impact evaluation, including methods to explore causal patterns in data sets (Qualitative Comparative Analysis; Explorative Statistics) and qualitative causal inference (Process Tracing, Realist evaluation), and methods to increase learning and empowerment (Participatory Evaluation).
Who is this course for?
Experienced independent evaluators or consultants
Programme implementers
Early-stage researchers interested in innovative and mixed research methods
Evaluation commissioners – including policy makers.
Full Course fees: start from £1,085 per person.
Along with various other discounts, we offer a discount of up to 30% for small non-profits applying as a group of three or more.
How to register
The application procedure is a three-stage process: Stage 1: Apply by completing the online application form. Deadline for applications is 16:00 GMT on 18 December 2024. Stage 2: You will be notified within two weeks as to whether your application has been approved or not. Successful applicants will receive an acceptance email and details of how to pay the course fees. Places on the course are not guaranteed until fees have been received. Stage 3: Once fees have been received, you will be sent confirmation of your place on the course and a letter to support your visa application (if required).
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