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Evaluation in a Low-resource Setting: Strategies for Success
Evaluation in a Low-resource Setting: Strategies for Success

Program evaluations in a low resource setting can be challenging in that the program staff may not have the skills or capacity to see it through. However, agencies often require formal evaluation of their funded programs. As such, I offer strategies for success when evaluating within a LRS.

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Planning, Guest PostSamantha Laroseevaluation planning, m&e, development evaluation, LRS, capacity building, low-resource settingsComment
Being a Volunteer Evaluator
Being a Volunteer Evaluator

Have you ever been curious about what it is like to volunteer as an evaluator? Or are you considering a volunteer opportunity in the near future? This article aims to give you some insight into finding and engaging in a volunteer opportunity.

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Guest Post, Evaluation Practice, I do some evaluation, Evaluation is my main jobSamantha Laroseservice, non-profit, development evaluation, m&e, capacity building, credentialed evaluator, international developmentComment
Evaluating in the Developing World: A Canadian Evaluator’s Perspective
Evaluating in the Developing World: A Canadian Evaluator’s Perspective

Up until one month ago my evaluation experience was firmly rooted in Canada. Like many young (ish) evaluators, I wanted to get international experience – more specifically I wanted to take on the challenge of doing evaluation work in a developing country. I would soon find out that I was incorrect in my optimism to copy and paste my evaluation perspective as well as my packing list.

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Guest Post, Evaluation Practice, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationSamantha Laroseservice, non-profit, development evaluation, m&e, capacity building, credentialed evaluator, international developmentComment