6.3 IMPACT ANALYSIS

OBJECTIVES

  • Participants can identify challenges in impact analysis, alternative approaches and key points for manager's attention
  • Participants can describe the rationale for impact monitoring as a key approach for humanitarian action in crisis and unstable contexts

OUTLINE

Impact analysis is complex and is often done poorly or not at all. This session focuses on demystifying impact analysis, situating the different perspectives on what it entails and identifying key issues for manager's attention. It also covers impact monitoring and particularities of impact analysis in relation to humanitarian action.


6.3.1 IMPACT ANALYSIS

See text above, under "Outline".

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    • REFERENCE MATERIALS

    Suggested reading: chapter 5 Roche (1999).

    Anderson, M (1999). Do no harm - How aid can support peace - or war. Lynne Rienner publishers, London.

    DAC Working Party on Aid Evaluation ( n.d.). Results-based Management in the Development Cooperation Agencies: A review of experience. Background Report to February 2000 meeting, subsequently revised.

    DAC Working Party on Aid Evaluation (April 2001). Glossary of Evaluation and Results Based Management Terms.

    Gosling, L. and Edwards, M. (2003) Toolkits: A practical guide to planning, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment. 125-143

    Hopkins, R. (1995). Impact Assessment: Overview and Methods of Application, Oxford: Oxfam/Novib.

    Oakley, P., B. Pratt and A. Clayton (1998). Outcomes and Impact: Evaluating Change in Social Development, Oxford: Intrac.

    OECD-DAC (1999). Guidance for Evaluation Humanitarian Assistance in Complex Emergencies. Evaluation and Aid Effectiveness Series, no. 1.

    Roche, C. (1999). Impact Assessment for Development Agencies: Learning to Value Change, Oxford: Oxfam/Novib.

    UNICEF (2002) Programme Policy and Procedures Manual.

    Rossi, P.H., Freeman H.E., Lipsey, M.W. (1999). Evaluations: A systematic approach 6th edition. Sage Publications. Thousand Oaks, CA. 235-261; 275-276