External Evaluation of the 2012–2015 Three-Year Plan
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1.1 This evaluation was commissioned by the Commonwealth of Learning
(COL), according to the Terms of Reference (see Annex 2). The two consultants
who undertook the evaluation were Neil Kemp and Glen Farrell, selected on the
basis of a competitive tender.
1.2 The evaluation considered the strategies and activities at the initiative
level, as summarised in the results-based management (RBM) logic framework.
An “evidenced-based” assessment of outputs and outcomes was used to evaluate
whether activities were efficient, effective, relevant and sustainable, and whether
the specific needs of girls and women were being addressed. The findings are
supported with both quantitative and qualitative data, the details of which are
provided in Annex A.
1.3 The research was heavily dependent on secondary sources of
information. These included available and relevant documents from COL, such as
the logic framework, baseline studies, M&E strategies, consultants’ reports,
partners’ reports, contracts with partners, quarterly COL Activity Updates,
Annual Progress Reports to the Board, Board meeting minutes, travel reports,
President’s reports and specialist publications. These data were supplemented
with interviews conducted with COL staff, Board members, partners, consultants
and stakeholders.
1.4 The detailed report (see Annex A) provides the results of our analysis of
each of the initiatives, including discussion of the degree to which their intended
outcomes were achieved and of the RBM and Logic Model being employed.
Recommendations for each initiative are at the end of each section in Annex A,
and a summary of the main recommendations is provided at the end of this
Summative Report.
1.5 The authors received great support from all staff within COL and
cooperation from everyone asked for interviews. We particularly thank Lydia
Meister for her help and support, and Patrick Spaven for his advice and critical
comment.
1.6 This summative report provides a brief overview of the evaluation of each
initiative.
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2015-05
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