Real-time evaluation in humanitarian emergencies

Author(s)
Brusset, E., Cosgrave, J. and MacDonald, W.
Publication language
English
Pages
11pp
Date published
18 Jun 2010
Publisher
New Directions for Evaluation
Type
Articles
Keywords
Evaluation-related, Response and recovery
Link
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ev.326

The authors describe real-time evaluation (RTE) as a specific tool in disaster management and within the literature on formative evaluation, monitoring, and impact assessment. RTE offers the possibility of exploring innovative ways to empower frontline disaster response staff, possibly even beneficiaries of assistance. The authors describe conditions for the success of RTE, including field credibility, organization, and rapid analysis.