You will learn about:
- Understanding the context of the assessment.
- Different methods used in the context of an impact assessment.
- Defining what information to collect.
- Identifying the assessment sample.
- Defining qualitative assessment techniques.
- Benefits of using qualitative methods in an impact assessment
- Gathering data
- Analysis and reporting
The course consists of 7 lessons, ranging from approximately 20 to 90 minutes duration each, grouped into three units:
Unit 1 - Introduction to Qualitative Methods for Impact Assessment
- Lesson 1.1 - Overview
Unit 2 - Design and Implementation
- Lesson 2.1 - Understanding the Context of the Assessment
- Lesson 2.2 - Defining what Information to Collect
- Lesson 2.3 - Identifying the Assessment Sample
- Lesson 2.4 - Defining Qualitative Assessment Techniques
Unit 3 - Data Gathering and Analysis
- Lesson 3.1 - Gathering Data
- Lesson 3.2 - Analysis and Reporting
Target Audience
The target audience for this course includes both users and generators of information on programme impact:
- programme managers and designers;
- monitoring and evaluation officers;
- external evaluators, government officials; and
- donors and other decision makers.