Types of Evaluation :
Based on time :
a) Pre-evaluation : Done before implementation.
b) On-going evaluation : Done during implementation.
c) Terminal evaluation : Done at the end of project.
d) Ex-post evaluation : Done after 2 or more years of completion of project.
Based on Agent :
a) Self evaluation : carried out by every worker as a matter of routine.
b) Internal evaluation : carried out by the agency responsible for the planning and implementation of the program.
c) External evaluation : Conducted by a person or a committee outside the area of operation.
Differences between Monitoring and evaluation :
Monitoring |
Evaluation |
a) Continuous throughout the project. |
a) At different point of a project process. |
b) day to day activities indicate progress. |
b) Overall delivery of output indicate progress. |
c) Project staff and partners do monitoring. |
c) External as well as internal evaluator. |
d) regular report update to stakeholders. |
d) Final report to stakeholders are given. |