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10 things to know about evaluation

Briefing/policy paper

Written by Anne Buffardi, Simon Hearn, Tiina Pasanen, Louise Ball

Briefing/policy paper

​Evaluation is essential to good development. But there are still many myths and misconceptions about what it is - and how it should be used.

ODI's Research and Policy in Development Programme (RAPID) has many years' experience supporting evaluation in complex development contexts.

In support of the International Year of Evaluation 2015, we've put together our essential 'things to know' about evaluation in 10 infographics.

Available in English and French.