Definition of evaluation and its types 1
Basic methods of evaluation surveys 7 Data collection methods 7 Document analysis 7 Individual interviews 7 Questionnaire survey 8 Focus groups 8 Observation techniques 8 Group techniques 9 Data analysis methods 9 Statistical analysis 9 Qualitative analysis 9 Assessment methods 9 Experts' panel 10 Benchmarking 10 SWOT analysis 10 Cost-benefit analysis 10 Cost-effectiveness analysis 10 Econometric models 11
Planning evaluation 12
Planning evaluation 12
Ordering evaluation 18 Procedure for awarding the contract (Article 36 paragraph 1 item 2) 19 Description of the object of contract (Article 36 paragraph 1 item 3) 20 Contract execution date (Article 36 paragraph 1 item 7) 22 Description of how to prepare tenders (Article 36 paragraph 1 item 14) 22 Execution of part of the contract by sub-contractor (Article 36 paragraphs 3 and 4) 22
Selection criteria for external evaluators 24
Managing evaluation 27 Preserving the independence of evaluation 27 Partners in the evaluation process 29 The Steering Group, its role and composition 30
Definition of evaluation and its types
Evaluation is defined variously, depending on the subject matter, applied methodology or the application of its results. In general, the definition of evaluation can be stated as „judgement on the value of a public intervention with reference to defined criteria of this judgement. The most frequently used criteria are: its conformity with the needs (of the sector, beneficiaries), relevance, efficiency, impact and sustainability of its effects. More general meaning of the term „evaluation”, emphasising its utilitarian character, is given by Korporowicz[1], defining evaluation as a systematic survey of values or features of a given programme, activity or an object, taking into consideration the adopted criteria