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THINKER OF THE DAY | CAROL H. WEISS
Work – Evaluation Research: Methods for Assessing Program Effectiveness Views –
- Policy Evaluation as a systematic process of assessing policy effectiveness and outcomes. Policy evaluation should examine what a programme actually achieves, not merely whether it was implemented.
Theory of Change – Understand the link between policy intervention → mechanisms → outcomes.
Evidence-based policy – Evaluation provides evidence for improving public programmes.
Unintended consequences – Policies may produce outcomes beyond their stated objectives.
Utilisation – Evaluation should contribute to better policy decisions and programme improvement. – Evaluation does not operate in a political vacuum values, interests and institutions influence how findings are used.
for e.g. in MGNREGA Evaluation one can examine not only expenditure and employment generated but also asset creation, livelihood security and changes in rural economic conditions.
KEYWORD OF THE DAY | PUBLIC VALUE | Mark H. Moore
It means the social benefits created through government policies, programmes and services.
for e.g. A government hospital does not create public value merely by treating patients, it creates public value when it improves people’s health and makes healthcare accessible.
PUB AD PYQ VAULT | Day 47 | PYQ (2016)
“The role of the District Collector has undergone a sea change from the colonial era to the present day.” Discuss.
