Evaluation of development programmes

The DAC Network on Development Evaluation contributes to better development results using evaluation to build a strong evidence base for policy making and for learning.

DAC Evaluation Criteria

The DAC Evaluation Criteria is changing to adapt to the new Agenda 2030.

Refugees and forced displacement

This paper highlights key lessons from evaluations to help improve future responses to refugee crises in developing countries.

Evaluation Systems in Development Co-operation

Read about recent trends and challenges in the evaluation systems of members of the DAC Network on Development Evaluation.

DAC Evaluation Criteria

The DAC Evaluation Criteria is changing to adapt to the new Agenda 2030.

Refugees and forced displacement

This paper highlights key lessons from evaluations to help improve future responses to refugee crises in developing countries.

Evaluation Systems in Development Co-operation

Read about recent trends and challenges in the evaluation systems of members of the DAC Network on Development Evaluation.

Understanding the role of evaluation Robust, independent evaluation of development programmes provides information about what works, what does not and why.

Encouraging good practice How should you plan an evaluation, consult with stakeholders and follow up on responses to findings and recommendations in evaluations?

Supporting collaboration When all the different actors in evaluation come together to co-ordinate and collaborate, evaluations work better and have more of an impact.