Selecting Evaluation Approaches Options in Peacebuilding Evaluation

This paper focuses on the evaluation approaches useful in evaluating peacebuilding and conflictsensitive
development programmes lead by NGOs. The intent is to provide programme
managers with information they can use to discuss approach options with evaluators.
There is no single evaluation approach that is best for peacebuilding programmes any more than
there is one best approach to evaluating health, for example. Nor is there a “good enough”
approach. All the evaluation approaches discussed here work best when developed as early as
possible (preferably during the programme design) and when reviewed immediately prior to
implementing the evaluation.