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An Evaluation Toolkit for Small NGOs in Water‐based Development
Author(s) -
Lu Stephanie K.,
Elliott Susan J.,
Majowicz Shan E.,
Perlman Christopher M.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of international development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.533
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1099-1328
pISSN - 0954-1748
DOI - 10.1002/jid.3328
Subject(s) - disadvantaged , accountability , face (sociological concept) , international development , political science , business , public relations , public administration , economic growth , economics , sociology , social science , law
Small NGOs in international development have a unique advantage when it comes to engaging communities, establishing partnerships and advocating rights. However, studies suggest that small NGOs are disadvantaged when it comes to demonstrating evidence‐based impact. Small NGOs are less likely to invest in development evaluation as they lack expertise and/or feel strongly about funding programmes and not processes, given the increased demand for accountability to donors. To explore the challenge NGOs face in moving from a single project‐based entity to a vision‐led professional entity, we have documented the creation of low‐cost evaluation tools using a case study in water‐based development. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.