Evaluation Methods:
Participatory evaluation employs a partnership approach in which stakeholders actively engage in developing the evaluation and all phases of its implementation. Those who have the most at stake in the program—partners, program beneficiaries, funders and key decision makers—play active roles.
Participation occurs throughout the evaluation process including: identifying relevant questions; planning the evaluation design; selecting appropriate measures and data collection methods; gathering and analyzing data; reaching consensus about findings, conclusions and recommendations; and, disseminating results and preparing an action plan to improve program performance.