Evaluation 101 - Introduction to Evaluation for Analysts
Evaluation Task Force (ETF), Cabinet Office
Evaluating government programmes and policies are important in establishing what works, and for whom.
In this introductory session, we will explain why evaluation is important and explain the common evaluation methods used in government:
- impact evaluation
- process evaluation, and
- value for money evaluation
We will conclude with some practical tips and tricks on how to get started, and introduce you to the work of the Evaluation Task Force (ETF) and how you can become more involved in evaluation in the future.
About the presenters
Join Lucie Moore, Acting Head of the Evaluation Task Force (ETF) and Oliver Hauser, Senior Advisor in the ETF in the Cabinet Office for this extremely useful introduction to evaluation in government.
The Evaluation Task Force (ETF) is a joint Cabinet Office (CO) and His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) unit. The ETF was set up following the 2020 Spending Review to improve people’s lives by ensuring robust evidence on the effectiveness of policies and programmes sits at the heart of government spending decisions.
The ETF is part of the government’s commitment to Modernisation and Reform, to better deliver services to the public.
The presenting team includes members of the Government Social Research (GSR) and Government Statistician Service (GSS) and the session is suitable for analysts of all professions.
What you could learn in this session
- Having a positive impact on decision making / evidence based decision making
- Showcase of an impactful project or piece of work
- Demonstration of a technique or tool that helped the team make an impact
- Sharing experiences of when the team made an impact
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