At key junctures, evaluations offer a holistic assessment of program impact and effectiveness. Whether conducted mid-term or at the end of a project, evaluations go beyond outputs to examine outcomes and impacts. By providing critical feedback, evaluations support organizational learning and drive improvements in program design and implementation.
Formative Evaluation: Mid-term assessments provide feedback for program improvement.
Summative Evaluation: End-of-project evaluations assess overall impact and effectiveness.
Impact Assessment: Rigorous evaluations measure causal attribution of program interventions.