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Mastering Theory-Based Impact Evaluation
Mastering Theory-Based Impact Evaluation
March 28, 2017 - March 29, 2017
Venue: EIPA Maastricht (NL), OLV plein 22, NL - 6211 HE Maastricht, Netherlands
Organizer(s): European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA)
OLV plein 22
NL-6211 HE Maastricht, Netherlands
Te.: +31 43 3296 222
www.eipa.eu
Language: English
Contact: Ms Eveline Hermens, Programme Organiser
EIPA Maastricht (NL), The Netherlands
E-mail: e.hermens@eipa.eu; Tel.: +31 43 3296 259
Info link: http://seminars.eipa.eu/en/activities09/show/&tid=6041
This seminar will therefore focus on this theory-based impact evaluation, drawing on the latest advances made in terms of methodology. The most cited methods – Process Tracing, Congruence Analysis, Qualitative Comparative Analysis, Pawson and Tilley’s Realist Evaluation, Mayne’s Contribution Analysis – will all be covered and put into perspective. Several cases will be used to exemplify these methods. The seminar participants will also undertake a number of exercises to better understand the methods. An important focus of the course will be to show how theory-based impact evaluation can match the rigour associated with counter-factual impact evaluation.
At the end of the seminar you will have a better understanding of:
• When theory-based impact evaluation might be a better alternative to counter-factual impact evaluation
• How theory-based impact evaluation can be applied to maximise the benefits of using it.