Evaluation working papers: Tools and methods for evaluating the efficiency of development interventions

Author(s)
Palenberg, M.
Publication language
English
Pages
131pp
Date published
01 Jan 2011
Type
Tools, guidelines and methodologies
Keywords
Development & humanitarian aid, Evaluation-related, System-wide performance
Organisations
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Link
https://www.gppi.net/media/palenberg_2011_BMZ_eval-aid-efficiency.pdf

This report investigates tools and methods for assessing aid efficiency. It explains concepts of efficiency and efficiency analysis and presents a catalogue of 15 methods that can be used to assess the efficiency of aid interventions. Each method is described and characterised. Several general observations and recommendations conclude the report.