The realpolitik of evaluation : why demand and supply rarely intersect
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The realpolitik of evaluation : why demand and supply rarely intersect
（Comparative policy evaluation series, v. 28）
Routledge, 2021
- : hbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
The Realpolitik of Evaluation shines a light on the divergent demands for evaluation. But what explains the "gap" between what those on the "demand" side expect in terms of evaluation results, and the "supply" of information provided by evaluators? Can anything be done to narrow this gap? What works and what does not work?
Examining these questions from both the demand and the supply side, experts describe ten different global examples of the gap between demand and supply of evaluation information in different contexts. In an attempt to bridge that gap, they effectively reveal the biases behind supposedly sources of evaluation information and highlight the pros and cons of attempts to bridge the gap through the use of third parties, enhanced stakeholder involvement, and the incorporation of social science models to strengthen Theories of Change (ToC).
The Realpolitik of Evaluation is an important book that poses questions at multiple levels of thinking. It will be of great interest to policymakers, program implementers, and project managers.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. The Results Paradox in Norwegian Development Assistance 3. Behind the Scenes of the French Evidence-Based Policy Movement: Rise and Fall of an RCT-driven Model of Evidence 4. Influencing the Supply of and Demand for Results Information in Government. Can Outsiders Help? A Case Study from Ireland 5. Evaluation One Step Removed: The Government/Not for Profit Performance Nexus 6. The Role of an Intermediary Organization in a Large Evaluation: the Case of the Norwegian Health Care Reform 7. Evaluation Plans in the EU Cohesion Policy: Redefining the Relation Between the Demand for and the Supply of Evaluation 8. Assessing the Contribution of Research to Improved Policy and Practice: An Evaluation of CIFOR's Climate Change Research 9. Mind the Gaps: Integrating Human Rights and Sustainable Development Goals into Evaluation Practice 10. Mending the Theory Gap in Evaluation: Moving Toward Theory Knitting 11. Realistic Commissioning of Impact Evaluations: Getting What You Ask For? 12. Realpolitik of Demand and Supply Regarding Results Information
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