Social Studies
EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENTS
Evaluations refer to various types of assessments and analyses to gauge the effectiveness, performance, or impact of a program, project, policy, or initiative.
Evaluations and assessments provide valuable insights into the outcomes and effectiveness of these endeavors.
At E-DATA we follow rigorous evaluation approaches and techniques such as OECD-DAC, outcome harvesting and most significant change techniques. The different methodologies provide a set of criteria and principles for the evaluation of development programs and projects and validation of theories of change.
The various types of evaluations and assessments we cover include:
- Programme Evaluations
Assessing the design, implementation, and outcomes of a specific program to determine its effectiveness, efficiency, and impact
- Strategy/ Policy Evaluation
Evaluating the effectiveness and impact of overarching strategies or policies to inform decision-making and improve future planning
- Cluster Evaluation
Assessing the collective impact and coordination of humanitarian clusters, groups of organizations addressing specific sectoral needs (e.g., health, shelter) in emergency response
- Country-Level Evaluation
Conducting comprehensive evaluations at the national level to assess the effectiveness and coordination of humanitarian response efforts within a specific country
- Normative Support Evaluation
Evaluating the effectiveness of normative support provided in humanitarian contexts to ensure adherence to established standards, principles, and guidelines
- Regional Evaluation
Assessing the effectiveness and coordination of humanitarian response efforts at a regional level to address regional variations and challenges
- Thematic Evaluation
Focusing on specific themes within humanitarian response (e.g., gender, protection) to assess how these issues are addressed across various programs and interventions
- Impact Assessment
Evaluating the broader societal impact and outcomes of humanitarian interventions to measure the effectiveness of relief efforts in addressing the needs of affected populations
- Needs Assessment
Identifying and analyzing the immediate and evolving needs of affected populations in crisis situations to guide the design and implementation of humanitarian programs
- Market Assessment
Evaluating market conditions and opportunities within humanitarian settings to inform strategies for delivering assistance and supporting local economies
- Sectoral Assessment
Examining the strengths, weaknesses, and gaps within specific humanitarian sectors (e.g., water and sanitation, health) to enhance the effectiveness and coordination of sectoral response efforts
BASELINE / ENDLINE
Baseline and end-line studies are a specific type of longitudinal study where data is collected at the beginning (baseline) and the end (endline) of a project or intervention to track changes or developments over time and assess how variables or conditions evolve.
PROTECTION STUDIES
To investigate human rights violations and protection concerns especially regarding women, youth and children and to assess the effectiveness of protection mechanisms and interventions.
LIVELIHOOD AND ECONOMIC STUDIES
To assess the economic impact of crisis on individuals and communities and explore sustainable livelihood opportunities for affected populations.
GENDER ANALYSIS
To examines societal norms, roles, and to provide insights into how gender influences access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making processes, with the aim of promoting equality and informing targeted interventions
EDUCATION STUDIES
To assess the availability and quality of formal/ informal education and evaluate the impact of educational interventions on children and communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
To explore the environmental impact of the crisis and assess strategies for sustainable environmental management in humanitarian responses.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL STUDIES
To investigate the prevalence and spread of diseases in humanitarian settings and to assess the effectiveness of healthcare interventions and infrastructure.
PSYCHOSOCIAL STUDIES
To assess the mental health and psychosocial well-being of individuals within the affected population and to evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial support programs.
