International Science Partnerships Fund: evaluation framework
Evaluation framework for the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)
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This report presents the evaluation framework including finalised Theory of Change (ToC), performance metrics and methods) for the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). The ISPF is an international science, research, technology and innovation (SRTI) initiative, funded and managed by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
The evaluation framework establishes the foundations and plans for subsequent evaluation work. It will ensure that appropriate and robust data collection processes for monitoring and evaluation are established, agreed, and planned from the start. Additionally, it also provides any early overview into the fund itself, through an initial mapping of the ISPF portfolio.
The evaluation framework and portfolio analysis seek to address the following questions:
- have ISPF activities been designed to achieve the Fund’s objectives?
- are the right key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting processes in place to effectively monitor ISPF performance and achievements, to assess VfM and answer evaluation questions?
- what does VfM look like in ISPF? How can DSIT and partner organisations (POs) contribute to good VfM?
- how should future evaluation stages for ISPF be designed to answer the evaluation questions? What evaluation methods should be used?
The study will include a baseline assessment of key indicators (and an updated mapping and analysis of the ISPF portfolio), to be delivered later in 2025.