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Evaluation: Why, for Whom and How?

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  • Henry Lucas
  • Richard Longhurst

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The overall objective of this article is to discuss current theoretical debates in the evaluation literature to assess their relevance for agriculture. After noting the ‘bad press’ of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in agriculture, the literature is selectively reviewed to see what light is shed from different evaluation paradigms and methodologies. Experiences in the health sector are then examined in greater depth, emphasising debates around randomised controlled trials (RCTs). The final section considers some possible ways forward.

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  • Henry Lucas & Richard Longhurst, 2010. "Evaluation: Why, for Whom and How?," IDS Bulletin, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 41(6), pages 28-35, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:idsxxx:v:41:y:2010:i:6:p:28-35
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    1. Beliyou Haile & Carlo Azzarri & Cleo Roberts & David J. Spielman, 2017. "Targeting, bias, and expected impact of complex innovations on developing-country agriculture: evidence from Malawi," Agricultural Economics, International Association of Agricultural Economists, vol. 48(3), pages 317-326, May.

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