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Evaluation across an intergovernmental context: Issues raised through different perspectives on Even Start
Author(s) -
Boser Susan
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
new directions for evaluation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.374
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1534-875X
pISSN - 1097-6736
DOI - 10.1002/ev.56
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , state (computer science) , program evaluation , state government , local government , government (linguistics) , evaluation methods , process management , public relations , public administration , business , political science , computer science , paleontology , linguistics , philosophy , algorithm , engineering , reliability engineering , biology
Although the authorizing environment may dictate the nature and use of evaluations, state and locally conducted evaluation provides a distinct lens for understanding the conditions affecting program implementation and the outcomes of programs under study. The learning that transpires at the state and local government levels through evaluation can motivate stakeholders to use evaluation to influence the policy agenda.