Analyze data​

Check the results are consistent with causal contribution

Collect and Retrieve Data

Combine qualitative and quantitative data

Compare results to the counterfactual

Decide who will conduct the evaluation

Define ethical and quality evaluation standards

Determine and secure resources

Determine What 'Success' Looks Like

Develop planning documents for the evaluation or M&E system

Develop programme theory / Theory of change

Develop recommendations

Develop reporting media

Document management processes and agreements

Ensure accessibility

Establish decision making processes

Extrapolate findings

Identify primary intended users

Identify reporting requirements

Investigate possible alternative explanations