Thinking Evaluatively in Peacebuilding Design, Implementation and Monitoring: Three Reflecting on Peace Practice (RPP) and Do No Harm (DNH)-infused Options

Authors: Anita Ernstorfer, Isabella Jean, Peter Woodrow, & Diana Chigas

Publisher: CDA Collaborative Learning

Publication date: November 2016

Abstract: This Guide provides tools and guidance for integrating greater EVALUATIVE THINKING into design, implementation and monitoring of PEACEBUILDING initiatives, to enhance program quality, ensure that they maximize their potential for impact and are prepared for a formal evaluation when it is necessary.

Contents:

1            Introduction 1

2            Emerging Criteria and Programming Concepts in Peacebuilding 7

3            What is the right option for my team? What are the basics we need to have in

place to benefit from any of options? 16

4            Program Quality Assessment – criteria for assessing peacebuilding program

quality 19

5            Evaluability Assessment (EA) – are you ready for an evaluation? 27

6            Strategy and Program Reflection Exercise 35

7            Adaptive Peacebuilding Programming through Effective Feedback Loops 41

8            Summary Overview of Options covered in this Guide 43

9            Recommendations for practice 46

10          Bibliography 50