Beneficiary Feedback in Evaluation

The purpose of this paper is to analyse current practice of beneficiary feedback in evaluation and to stimulate further thinking.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2015
Document Type:
Evaluation Report
Theme:
Research Communication and Uptake
Authors:
Groves, L.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyse current practice of beneficiary feedback in evaluation and to stimulate further thinking and activity in this area.

The paper builds on

  • A review of over 130 documents (DFID and other development agencies), including policy and practice reports, evaluations and their Terms of Reference, web pages, blogs, journal articles and books;
  • Interviews with 36 key informants representing DFID, INGOs, evaluation consultants/consultancy firms and a focus group with 13 members of the Beneficiary Feedback Learning Partnership;
  • Contributions from 33 practitioners via email and through a blog set up for the purpose of this research and;
  • Analysis of 32 evaluations containing examples of different types of beneficiary feedback.

The paper provides:

  • An analysis of current practice of beneficiary feedback within evaluation principles, standards and practice;
  • A framework for applying beneficiary feedback within evaluation and;
  • Practical tools for evaluation commissioners and practitioners.

Citation

Groves, L. Beneficiary Feedback in Evaluation. (2015) 59 pp.

Beneficiary Feedback in Evaluation

Published 1 January 2015
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