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Policy requirement – achieving 100% coverage
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Unit of accountability – 20 countries of focus
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Paris principles – non investment issues
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An integrating narrative
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History
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After 4 years and nearly 20 CPEs – time to reflect
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Does the standard methodology serves us well?
◦ Rating scales
◦ Project samples
◦ Numerous criteria
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What is the audience? Are users satisfied?
International literature, analysis of past CPEs,
interviews with senior executives, program
managers, Evaluation Committee, representatives
of bilateral development agencies, and external
consultants.
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Option 1: Status quo – strong on
accountability (external audience)
Option 2: More learning and user focus
Option 3: Totally decentralised – let programs
take the lead
Overwhelming preference – Option 2
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Revised Focus for CPEs
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Better balance between learning and
accountability, but retain rating scales
More focus on depth than breadth of analysis
More analysis of policy coherence across
delivery channels
More thorough analysis of Relevance and
Rationale (doing the right things?)
More emphasis on program than projects
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Modifications to Design & Methodology
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Greater flexibility in evaluation design and products
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Use of a smaller number of evaluation criteria and
simplified rating system
VfM – improved measures for Efficiency, Economy and
Equity
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Increased use of contribution analysis
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Targeted coverage of delivery channels
Improved usefulness of recommendations
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Renewed emphasis on neutrality and
engagement
Clarity of roles between DFATD and consultants
Improved availability of supporting documents/
data for data collection and analysis
More timely evaluations to increase their
usefulness to programs
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