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Impact evaluation and synthesis – how far are they being used in low- and middle-income countries?

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  • Richard Manning
  • Ian Goldman
  • Gonzalo Hernández Licona

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We examine how Impact Evaluation (IE) and associated syntheses contribute to evidence generation in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries. We interviewed over 50 individuals from relevant organisations and five LMIC countries and drew on data from reports and repositories. The number of development-oriented IEs has shown sustained growth, but tracking of use is too often weak. We conclude that there has been progress , including more flexible products, but that impact could be improved. IEs are an important part of a wider evidence ecosystem, and their evidence needs to be better used (and tracked). Good practice should be promoted more systematically.

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  • Richard Manning & Ian Goldman & Gonzalo Hernández Licona, 2023. "Impact evaluation and synthesis – how far are they being used in low- and middle-income countries?," Journal of Development Effectiveness, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(2), pages 148-164, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevef:v:15:y:2023:i:2:p:148-164
    DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2022.2102056
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