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Meta-Evaluation of IEG Evaluations

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  • Meta-Evaluation Universe
  • Executive Summary
  • Chapter 1 | Introduction
    • Background, Objectives, and Scope
    • Questions
    • Approach
  • Chapter 2 | Framework
  • Chapter 3 | Inventory of Methods
    • Summary of Main Trends
  • Chapter 4 | In-Depth Review of Evaluations
    • Attribute 1: Scope and Focus
    • Attribute 2: Reliability
    • Attribute 3: Construct Validity
    • Attribute 4: Internal Validity
    • Attribute 5: External Validity
    • Attribute 6: Data Analysis Validity
    • Attribute 7: Consistency
  • Chapter 5 | Using Innovative Methods in Independent Evaluation Group Evaluations
  • Chapter 6 | Conclusions and Suggestions
    • Scope and Focus of IEG Evaluations
    • Use of Conceptual Frameworks and Theories of Change
    • Clarity of Research Methods and Design
    • Validity
    • Consistency
    • Innovation in Evaluation
  • References
  • Abbreviations
  • Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

This meta-evaluation was conducted by two senior evaluation consultants, Frans Leeuw and Julian Gayfer, and supported by a research fellow, Ariya Hagh (Georgetown University). The task team leader was Jos Vaessen.

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