Evaluation in a Low-Resource Setting: Strategies for Success
Program evaluations in a LRS 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 which may lead to the hiring of a contract evaluator.
The author offers four strategies for successful evaluation in low-resource settings:
- Be Tech Savvy
- Consider Capacity
- Be Ready to Adjust
- Use Yourself as a Resource

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