Project Evaluation Tools

Mid-term and final evaluations are essential components of the Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework for projects. These evaluations provide an
opportunity to assess a project's progress, effectiveness, and impact at different stages of its
implementation.
PROJECT SURVEY TOOL
Project Overview:
1. Project Identification
 Project Name:
 Project Start Date:
 Project End Date:
 Location of the Project:
2. Project Objectives
 Please briefly describe the main objectives of the project.
3. Project Participants
 What is your role or affiliation with the project? (Select one: Project Staff,
Beneficiary, Partner Organization, Other)
Project Planning and Design:
4. Project Planning
 Were the project goals and objectives clearly defined and communicated to all
stakeholders?
5. Project Design
 How well do you think the project design aligns with the needs and priorities of
the target beneficiaries or community?
6. Stakeholder Involvement
 Were stakeholders, including beneficiaries, consulted during the project design
phase?
Project Implementation:
7. Project Activities
 Were the planned project activities carried out as scheduled?
8. Resource Utilization
 How would you rate the efficient use of project resources (funds, materials,
personnel) during implementation? (Scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being very
inefficient and 5 being very efficient)
9. Quality of Implementation
 How satisfied are you with the quality and effectiveness of the project activities?
(Scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being very dissatisfied and 5 being very satisfied)
10. Project Delays or Challenges
 Were there any significant delays or challenges encountered during project
implementation? If yes, please describe.
Project Impact and Outcomes:
11. Project Impact
 To what extent do you believe the project has achieved its intended impact and
outcomes?
12. Beneficiary Feedback
 Can you provide specific examples of how the project has positively impacted
your life or community?
13. Unintended Outcomes
 Have you observed any unintended or unexpected outcomes (positive or negative)
as a result of the project?
Community Engagement and Participation:
14. Community Engagement
 Did the project actively engage the community in project activities and decision-
making processes?
15. Community Empowerment
 How has the project contributed to the empowerment of the local community?
Sustainability and Future Impact:
16. Sustainability
 Do you believe that the project outcomes and benefits are sustainable in the long
term? Why or why not?
17. Future Impact
 What recommendations do you have for ensuring the long-term impact and
sustainability of the project's benefits?
Communication and Feedback:
18. Feedback Mechanisms
 Were there effective channels for stakeholders to provide feedback or raise
concerns during the project?
19. Response to Feedback
 How well do you think the project team addressed feedback or concerns raised by
stakeholders?
Capacity Building and Learning:
20. Capacity Building
 Have you or your community acquired new skills or knowledge as a result of the
project?
21. Learning and Knowledge Sharing
 How has the project contributed to knowledge sharing and learning within the
community?
Overall Evaluation:
22. Overall Satisfaction
 On a scale of 1 to 5, how satisfied are you with the project overall? (1 being very
dissatisfied and 5 being very satisfied)
23. Comparison with Similar Projects
 Can you compare the project's performance and impact to similar projects or
initiatives in your area or region?
Demographic Information:
24. Demographics (optional)
 Age:
 Gender:
 Education Level:
 Occupation:
 Location (e.g., rural, urban):
25. Additional Comments
 Please provide any additional comments, suggestions, or feedback regarding the
project.
Be sure to analyze the responses systematically and use the findings to inform decision-making
and project improvements.
KEY INFORMANTS’ QUESTIONNAIRE TOOL
Project Background and Context:

1. Introduction
 Can you provide a brief overview of your role and involvement with the project?
2. Project Objectives and Goals
 How would you describe the main objectives and goals of the project as you
understand them?
3. Project Context
 Could you describe the broader socio-economic and environmental context within
which the project operates?
4. Stakeholder Engagement
 Were stakeholders, including the local community and beneficiaries, actively
engaged in the project's planning and implementation?
5. Planning Process
 Can you describe the project planning process, including how goals and
objectives were established?
6. Alignment with Needs
 To what extent do you believe the project design aligns with the specific needs
and priorities of the target community or beneficiaries?
 How would you assess the execution of project activities in terms of adherence to
the project plan and schedule?
 Were project resources (financial, human, material) effectively and efficiently
utilized during implementation?
 How satisfied are you with the quality and effectiveness of the project activities
and outputs?
10. Challenges and Delays
 Were there any significant challenges or delays encountered during project
implementation? If so, what were they, and how were they addressed?
11. Impact Assessment
 In your opinion, what has been the project's most significant impact on the
community or beneficiaries?
 Can you share specific examples of how the project has positively or negatively
affected individuals or the community?
13. Unintended Consequences
 Have there been any unintended consequences of the project—both positive and
negative—that you've observed or heard about?
14. Community Involvement
 How effectively did the project engage the local community in project activities
and decision-making processes?
15. Empowerment
 In what ways, if any, has the project contributed to the empowerment of the local
community?
16. Sustainability
 From your perspective, how likely are the project's outcomes and benefits to be
sustained in the long term?
17. Recommendations
 What recommendations or strategies would you suggest to ensure the long-term
impact and sustainability of the project's benefits?
Project Communication and Feedback:
 Were there established channels for stakeholders to provide feedback or raise
19. Responsiveness to Feedback
 How well did the project team respond to feedback or concerns raised by
stakeholders?
 Have you observed any capacity building or skill development among project
beneficiaries or the community as a result of the project?
community?
Overall Evaluation:
22. Overall Assessment
 Based on your experience and knowledge, how would you assess the overall
success of the project?
 Can you compare the performance and impact of this project with similar projects
or initiatives in the region?
Recommendations for Improvement:
24. Improvement Suggestions
 What specific recommendations do you have for improving future projects of this
nature?
 Age:
 Gender:
 Position or Affiliation:
 Years of Experience in Relevant Field:
 Is there anything else you would like to add regarding the project or the
evaluation process?
Conducting these interviews with individuals who possess relevant knowledge and expertise will
yield valuable qualitative data for your project evaluation.
FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION TOOL

Introduction:
1. Welcome and Introduction
 Begin by welcoming participants and introducing the purpose of the focus group
discussion.
2. Participant Introductions
 Ask participants to briefly introduce themselves, mentioning their name, role in
the project, and any relevant background.
Project Overview and Objectives:
3. Project Overview
 Provide a brief overview of the project and its main objectives. Confirm
participants' understanding of these objectives.
4. Project Participation
 Ask participants how long they have been involved with the project and in what
capacity (e.g., project staff, beneficiaries, community representatives).
5. Alignment with Needs
 In your opinion, did the project address the specific needs and priorities of the
community or target beneficiaries? Please provide examples.
 Discuss the project activities and their implementation. Ask participants if they
were actively involved in any project activities.
 How do you assess the allocation and utilization of project resources, including
funds, materials, and human resources?
 Share your perspectives on the quality and effectiveness of project activities. Were
there any issues or challenges?
9. Project Challenges
 Were there any significant challenges or obstacles encountered during the
project's implementation? How were these challenges addressed?
 In your view, what have been the most significant impacts of the project on the
community or beneficiaries?

 Can you share specific examples of how the project has positively or negatively
affected individuals or the community?
 Have you observed any unintended consequences (positive or negative) of the
project? Please provide details.
14. Empowerment
community?
15. Sustainability
 From your perspective, how likely are the project's outcomes and benefits to be
16. Recommendations
 What recommendations or strategies would you suggest to ensure the long-term
impact and sustainability of the project's benefits?
 Were there established channels for stakeholders, including community members,
to provide feedback or raise concerns during the project?
stakeholders?
 Have you observed any capacity building or skill development among project
beneficiaries or the community as a result of the project?
community?
Overall Evaluation:
 Based on your collective experience and insights, how would you assess the
overall success of the project?
 Can you compare the performance and impact of this project with similar projects
or initiatives in the region?
nature?
 Age:
 Gender:
 Is there anything else you would like to add regarding the project or the
evaluation process?
Remember to record and analyze the responses systematically to extract meaningful insights.
DOCUMENT REVIEW TOOL
Project Overview and Background:
1. Project Documentation
 What project documents are available for review (e.g., project proposal, project
plan, reports, budgets)?
2. Project Objectives
 Do project documents clearly articulate the main objectives and goals of the
project? Are these objectives specific, measurable, and aligned with the project's
intended outcomes?
 How were stakeholders, including beneficiaries and the community, identified and
engaged during the project planning and design phase?
4. Project Design
 Review the project design documents. Were the project's objectives, activities, and
expected outcomes well-defined?
5. Needs Assessment
 Were the project's activities and interventions based on a thorough needs
assessment or baseline study?
6. Alignment with Priorities
 How well did the project's design align with the priorities and needs of the target
community or beneficiaries, as stated in the project documents?
 Are there records detailing the implementation of project activities, including
timelines, responsible parties, and progress updates?
8. Resource Allocation
 Review budget documents to assess the allocation of project resources (e.g.,
funds, personnel, materials) and whether they were used efficiently.
 Were there any reports or assessments regarding the quality and effectiveness of
project activities and outputs?
10. Challenges and Mitigation
 Were there any documented challenges or issues encountered during
implementation, and were there corresponding mitigation strategies or action
plans?
Project Monitoring and Evaluation:
11. Monitoring Plan
 Were there documented monitoring plans outlining how project progress and
outcomes would be tracked and assessed?
12. Data Collection Tools
 Review the tools and methods used for data collection during project monitoring
and evaluation (e.g., surveys, interviews).
13. Data Analysis and Reporting
 Were there reports or analyses of data collected during project monitoring and
evaluation? How were the findings communicated?
 Review any documents related to the assessment of the project's impact on the
community or beneficiaries.
 Were there mechanisms in place to collect feedback from project beneficiaries,
and do project documents reflect this feedback?
 Are there records or reports that indicate unintended consequences (positive or
negative) of the project?
 Were there documented efforts to involve the local community in project activities
 Were there documented strategies or initiatives aimed at empowering the local
community?
19. Sustainability Plan
 Were there documented plans or strategies for ensuring the sustainability of
project outcomes beyond the project's completion?
20. Recommendations for Sustainability
 Review any recommendations or action plans related to sustaining the project's
benefits and impact.
 Were there documented channels for stakeholders, including community
members, to provide feedback or raise concerns during the project?
22. Responses to Feedback

 Are there records of how the project team responded to feedback or concerns
raised by stakeholders?
23. Capacity Building Initiatives
 Were there documented activities related to building the capacity of project
beneficiaries or the community?
 Were there documented efforts to capture and share lessons learned and best
practices from the project?
Overall Evaluation:
 Based on the project documents, what is your assessment of the overall success
and achievements of the project?
 Based on the findings in the project documents, what specific recommendations
do you have for improving future projects of this nature?
Be sure to collate and summarize relevant information from the documents to inform your
overall project evaluation report.
OBSERVATION TOOL
Project Activities and Implementation:
1. Activity Implementation
 How were project activities carried out? Were they executed according to the
project plan and timeline?
 What is your assessment of the quality and effectiveness of project activities?
Were there any notable deviations from the planned approach?
 Did you observe efficient and effective use of project resources, including funds,
materials, and human resources?
4. Community Engagement
 To what extent did you observe active engagement of the local community in
project activities and decision-making processes?
5. Participant Interaction
 Describe the interactions among project staff, beneficiaries, and community
members during project activities.
6. Challenges and Solutions
 Were there any challenges or issues observed during project implementation, and
were there on-the-spot solutions or adaptations to address them?
7. Visible Changes
 What observable changes have occurred in the community or among project
beneficiaries as a result of project activities?
 Did you receive direct feedback or comments from project beneficiaries or
community members about the project's impact on their lives?
 Were there any unintended consequences (positive or negative) of the project that
you observed during your visit?
10. Community Participation
 Observe and describe the level of active participation and involvement of
community members in project activities.
11. Empowerment
 Are there observable signs of increased empowerment or capacity-building
among community members?
12. Sustainability Indicators
 Assess whether there are visible signs of sustainability in project outcomes and
benefits.
13. Future Impact Potential
 Based on your observations, do you see potential for the project's impact to
continue or grow in the future?
 Observe whether there are clear and accessible channels for stakeholders to
provide feedback or raise concerns during project activities.
 Were there instances where project staff demonstrated responsiveness to feedback
or concerns raised by stakeholders during your observations?
 Observe any training sessions or skill-building activities and assess their
effectiveness in building capacity among project participants.
 Note any instances of knowledge sharing, peer learning, or collaborative problem-
solving observed among project participants.
Overall Evaluation:
 Based on your observations, what is your assessment of the overall success and
effectiveness of the project?
19. Comparison with Project Goals
 Compare what you observed with the project's stated goals and objectives. Were
they aligned in practice?
 What specific recommendations do you have for improving the implementation
and outcomes of future projects of this nature, based on your observations?
 Age:
 Gender:
Ensure that observers are trained and follow a systematic approach to recording their
observations. The information gathered through observations should complement other data
sources in your project evaluation.
BENEFICIARY ASSESSMENTS TOOL
Introduction:
1. Introduction
 Begin by introducing the purpose of the assessment and explaining that the focus
is on understanding the project's impact on beneficiaries.
2. Informed Consent
 Ensure that beneficiaries understand the purpose of the assessment and their rights
and give informed consent to participate.
3. Beneficiary Demographics
 Gather demographic information to characterize the study participants:
 Age:
 Gender:
 Education level:
 Occupation:
 Household size:
 Location (rural, urban, specific community):
Project Experience:
4. Awareness of the Project
 Were you aware of the project's existence before it began? If so, how did you
become aware of it?
5. Participation
 Did you or members of your household actively participate in project activities? If
yes, please describe your involvement.
Project Benefits:
6. Project Benefits
 How has the project benefited you or your household/community? Please describe
specific changes or improvements you have observed.
7. Economic Impact
 Have you experienced any changes in your economic situation as a result of the
project? (e.g., increased income, employment opportunities)
8. Social Impact
 Have you noticed any social changes or improvements within your community
since the project began? (e.g., improved social cohesion, reduced conflicts)
9. Health and Well-being
 Have there been any changes in your health or the health of your family members
as a result of the project? Please describe.
10. Education
 Have there been any changes in access to education or the quality of education for
children in your community?
Community Empowerment:
11. Empowerment
 In what ways, if any, do you feel that the project has empowered you or your
community? Please provide examples.
12. Participation in Decision-making
 Have you had opportunities to participate in project-related decision-making
processes? Please describe your involvement.
13. Sustainability
 Do you believe that the project's outcomes and benefits are sustainable in the long
term? Why or why not?
 What recommendations do you have for ensuring the sustainability of the project's
benefits?
Challenges and Concerns:
15. Challenges
 Have you encountered any challenges or concerns related to the project? If so,
please describe them.
16. Solutions
 Were these challenges addressed or mitigated, and if so, how?
 Were there established channels for beneficiaries to provide feedback or raise
beneficiaries?
 Have you or members of your community acquired new skills or knowledge as a
result of the project?
community?
Overall Assessment:
 On a scale of 1 to 5, how satisfied are you with the project overall, with 1 being
very dissatisfied and 5 being very satisfied?
Comparison with Project Goals:
22. Alignment with Project Goals
 Do you feel that the project's outcomes align with its stated goals and objectives?
Please explain.
nature, based on your experience?
Closing:
24. Thank You
 Thank the beneficiaries for their participation and encourage them to share any
final thoughts or comments.
Be sure to conduct assessments with sensitivity, respect, and attention to the needs and
preferences of the beneficiaries.
DATA ANALYSIS TOOL

Data Preparation:
1. Data Sources
 What are the primary data sources for the evaluation, and have they been
adequately documented and organized?
2. Data Cleaning
 What data cleaning procedures have been applied to ensure the quality and
accuracy of the data?
3. Data Validation
 Have data validation checks been performed to identify and address any errors or
inconsistencies in the dataset?
Quantitative Data Analysis:
4. Descriptive Statistics
 What are the key descriptive statistics for the quantitative data, such as means,
medians, and standard deviations?
5. Frequency Distributions
 Have frequency distributions been created to understand the distribution of
variables?
6. Correlation Analysis
 Have correlations between relevant variables been analyzed to identify potential
relationships?
7. Hypothesis Testing
 Have any hypothesis tests (e.g., t-tests, ANOVA) been conducted to determine the
significance of observed differences?
8. Regression Analysis
 Have regression analyses been performed to assess the impact of independent
variables on dependent variables of interest?
9. Data Visualization
 What data visualization techniques have been used to present key findings
effectively? (e.g., charts, graphs, tables)
10. Data Trends
 Are there any notable trends or patterns in the quantitative data that should be
highlighted?
Qualitative Data Analysis:
11. Thematic Analysis
 What themes or patterns have emerged from the qualitative data analysis? How
have these themes been identified and coded?
12. Quotation Selection
 Have representative quotations or excerpts from qualitative data sources been
selected to illustrate key findings?
13. Cross-Case Analysis
 If applicable, how have cross-case comparisons been conducted to identify
commonalities and differences among cases or participants?
14. Qualitative Data Integration
 How has qualitative data been integrated with quantitative data to provide a
comprehensive understanding of the evaluation findings?
Mixed Methods Analysis:
15. Triangulation
 Describe the methods used to triangulate findings from different data sources
(e.g., quantitative, qualitative) to enhance the validity of the evaluation.
Alignment with Evaluation Objectives:
16. Objective Fulfillment
 To what extent do the analysis results align with the evaluation's objectives and
research questions?
17. Evaluation Criteria
 How well do the analysis findings align with predefined evaluation criteria and
indicators?
Comparison with Baseline or Benchmark Data:
18. Baseline Comparison
 Have the results of the evaluation been compared with baseline data or benchmark
indicators, if available, to assess changes over time?
Key Findings:
19. Main Findings
 Summarize the main findings and insights that have emerged from the data
analysis.
Strengths and Limitations:
20. Strengths of the Analysis
 What are the strengths of the data analysis process and its ability to provide
reliable findings?
21. Limitations of the Analysis
 What limitations or challenges were encountered during data analysis, and how
have they been addressed?
Interpretation and Implications:
22. Interpretation
 What interpretations can be made from the analysis results, and what do they
imply about the project's performance and impact?
23. Implications for Decision-Making
 How can the analysis findings inform decision-making, project improvements, or
future programmatic activities?
Recommendations:
24. Recommendations for Action
 Based on the analysis findings, what specific recommendations do you have for
stakeholders to consider?
Data Dissemination:
25. Reporting
 How will the analysis results be reported and disseminated to project stakeholders
and the broader audience?
26. Data Accessibility
 Will the raw data or detailed analysis reports be made accessible to stakeholders,
and if so, in what format?
The analysis should provide valuable insights that contribute to evidence-based decision-making
and project improvement.
CASESTUDY TOOL
Case Study Identification:
1. Case Identification
 Provide a brief overview of the case study, including the project's location, the
specific individuals or community involved, and the context.
Background Information:
2. Project Background
 Describe the project's objectives, activities, and goals relevant to this case study.
3. Case Context
 What is the broader socio-economic and environmental context in which this case
study is situated?
 Were stakeholders, including the local community and beneficiaries, actively
engaged in project planning and implementation in this case?
Case Study Participants:
5. Participant Profiles
 Provide detailed profiles of the individuals or groups involved in the case study,
including demographics, roles, and any prior experiences related to the project.
 Describe the specific project activities that were implemented in this case.
7. Challenges and Successes
 What were the major challenges and successes encountered during the
implementation of the project in this case?
 What observable impacts or changes have occurred in the case study community
or among project participants as a result of project activities?
 Did project participants provide feedback on the project's impact, and if so, what
were their observations?
 Were there any unintended consequences (positive or negative) of the project that
were observed in this case?
 Describe the level of active participation and involvement of the local community
in project activities and decision-making processes in this case.
12. Empowerment
 Are there observable signs of increased empowerment or capacity-building within
the case study community?
13. Sustainability Indicators
 Assess whether there are visible signs of sustainability in project outcomes and
benefits within this case.
 What specific recommendations, if any, have emerged from this case study
regarding the sustainability of project benefits?
 Were there established channels for project participants to provide feedback or
raise concerns during the project in this case?
 How well did the project team respond to feedback or concerns raised by project
participants in this case?
17. Capacity Building Initiatives
 Describe any training or capacity-building activities conducted as part of the
project within this case.
 Highlight any instances of knowledge sharing, peer learning, or collaborative
problem-solving observed within this case.
Lessons Learned:
19. Key Lessons
 What key lessons can be drawn from this case study that may be applicable to
similar projects or initiatives?
Overall Assessment:
 Based on this case study, what is your assessment of the overall success and
achievements of the project?
 What specific recommendations do you have, based on the findings of this case
study, for improving future projects of this nature?
 Age, gender, and other relevant demographic information of individuals or groups
involved in the case study.
Additional Comments:
 Is there anything else you would like to add or any additional insights or
observations regarding this case study?
Case studies provide a rich source of qualitative data that can complement quantitative findings
in your project evaluation.
STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP TOOL
Workshop Introduction:
1. Welcome and Introduction
 Begin by welcoming participants and providing an overview of the purpose and
objectives of the workshop.
2. Workshop Goals
 Outline the specific goals and intended outcomes of the workshop.
Stakeholder Engagement and Identification:
3. Stakeholder Identification
 Have all relevant project stakeholders been identified, and are they represented in
this workshop?
4. Stakeholder Roles
 Can participants briefly introduce themselves and describe their roles or
affiliations in relation to the project?
Project Background and Context:
5. Project Overview
 Provide a brief overview of the project, its objectives, and its significance within
the broader context.
6. Project Progress
 Share key milestones and progress achieved by the project up to this point.
7. Project Challenges
 What challenges or obstacles has the project encountered, and how have they
been addressed?
Evaluation Process and Objectives:
8. Purpose of Evaluation
 Why is this evaluation being conducted, and what are the specific evaluation
objectives?
9. Data Sources
 Explain the various data sources and methods being used for the evaluation.
Stakeholder Perspectives:
10. Expectations
 What are the participants' expectations from this evaluation workshop? What
insights or outcomes are they hoping to gain?
 How do stakeholders perceive the impact of the project on the community or
beneficiaries?
 Have project beneficiaries or community members provided feedback on the
project's impact, and what has been their perspective?
13. Unintended Consequences
 Have there been any unintended consequences (positive or negative) of the
project, as perceived by stakeholders?
and decision-making processes, as perceived by stakeholders?
15. Empowerment
community, as perceived by stakeholders?
16. Sustainability
 How likely do stakeholders believe the project's outcomes and benefits are to be
 What recommendations or strategies do stakeholders suggest for ensuring the
long-term impact and sustainability of the project's benefits?
 Were there established channels for stakeholders to provide feedback or raise
concerns during the project, and how well did they work?
stakeholders during the project?
 Have stakeholders observed any capacity building or skill development among
project beneficiaries or the community as a result of the project?
community, as perceived by stakeholders?
Lessons Learned:
22. Key Lessons
 What key lessons can be drawn from the project's implementation and its impact,
as identified by stakeholders?
Project Sustainability and Future Plans:
23. Future Plans
 What are the future plans and aspirations for the project, and how do stakeholders
envision their role in these plans?
Feedback on the Evaluation Process:
24. Evaluation Process Feedback
 Do participants have any feedback or suggestions regarding the evaluation
process, including data collection methods or communication?
Overall Assessment:
 Based on the discussions and insights shared in this workshop, how would
stakeholders assess the overall success of the project?
 What specific recommendations do stakeholders have for improving future
projects of this nature, based on their experiences and insights?
Next Steps:
27. Next Steps
 What are the next steps in the evaluation process, and how will stakeholders be
involved in the follow-up activities?
Closing:
28. Thank You
 Express appreciation to the participants for their contributions and active
participation in the workshop.
Be sure to facilitate the workshop in a way that encourages open and constructive dialogue
among participants.
OUTCOME MAPPING TOOL
Preparation and Context:
1. Project Overview
 Can you provide a brief overview of the project, including its objectives and the
context in which it operates?
2. Stakeholder Identification
 Who are the key stakeholders involved in the project, and how have they been
identified?
3. Purpose of Outcome Mapping
 What is the specific purpose of using Outcome Mapping in this project
evaluation?
Boundary Partners:
4. Boundary Partners Identification
 Who are the boundary partners—those individuals or groups whose behavior the
project aims to influence—and what are their roles and interests?
Outcome Challenges:
5. Outcome Challenges
 What challenges or barriers do you anticipate in achieving the desired outcomes
with the boundary partners?
Outcome Mapping Process:
6. Outcome Challenges and Strategy
 How have the project's strategies and interventions been designed to address the
identified outcome challenges?
7. Outcome Challenges and Progress Markers
 What progress markers or behaviors have been established to monitor progress in
addressing the outcome challenges?
Boundary Partner Analysis:
8. Boundary Partner Profiles
 Can you describe the profiles of key boundary partners, including their
characteristics, behaviors, and influence in the project context?
Outcome Journaling:
9. Outcome Journaling Process
 Describe how outcome journaling will be conducted, including data collection
methods and tools.
10. Boundary Partner Engagement
 How will the project team engage with boundary partners to encourage them to
participate in outcome journaling?
Outcome Progress Markers:
11. Progress Marker Definition
 Provide specific definitions and descriptions of the progress markers established
for each boundary partner.
12. Outcome Journey Maps
 How will the outcome journey maps be created to visualize the changes in
behavior and relationships over time?
Outcome Harvesting:
13. Outcome Harvesting Process
 Explain the process of outcome harvesting, including data collection, verification,
and analysis.
14. Evidence Gathering
 What evidence will be gathered to confirm the occurrence of outcome progress
markers and changes in boundary partner behavior?
Outcome Assessment and Reflection:
15. Outcome Assessment
 How will the collected outcome mapping data be analyzed and assessed to
identify changes and trends?
16. Reflection and Learning
 How will the project team engage in reflection and learning from the outcome
mapping process and findings?
Feedback and Adaptation:
17. Feedback Loop
 How will the project team use outcome mapping findings to adapt project
strategies and activities?
Impact and Project Sustainability:
 How do you envision using the outcome mapping data to assess the project's
impact on the community or target beneficiaries?
19. Sustainability Considerations
 What sustainability considerations have been integrated into the outcome
mapping approach and project strategies?
Challenges and Learning:
20. Outcome Mapping Challenges
 What challenges or difficulties do you anticipate in implementing the outcome
mapping approach, and how will you address them?
21. Learning and Adaptation
 How will the project team use lessons learned from the outcome mapping process
to improve project effectiveness?
Evaluation Reporting:
22. Reporting
 How will the outcome mapping findings and insights be reported and shared with
project stakeholders and the broader community?
Next Steps:
23. Next Steps
 What are the next steps in the outcome mapping process, and how will they be
implemented?
Closing:
24. Thank You
 Express appreciation to the participants for their engagement in the outcome
mapping process and their contributions to the project evaluation.
Outcome Mapping is a participatory and iterative process, so it's essential to involve project
stakeholders actively and continuously adapt your strategies based on the insights gained
through this approach.
COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS (CBA)
Project Overview:
1. Project Description
 Provide a brief description of the project, including its objectives and scope.
2. Project Costs
 What are the total costs associated with the project, including initial investment
and ongoing operational costs?
Benefit Identification:
3. Benefit Categories
 What are the categories of benefits that can be associated with the project (e.g.,
economic, social, environmental)?
4. Benefit Identification
 List and describe specific benefits that have been or are expected to be generated
by the project within each benefit category.
Benefit Valuation:
5. Monetary Valuation
 How are the benefits quantified and expressed in monetary terms? Describe the
valuation methods used.
6. Discounting
 Are future benefits discounted to present value? If so, what discount rate has been
applied, and why was it chosen?
Cost Identification:
7. Cost Categories
 What are the categories of costs associated with the project (e.g., capital costs,
operational costs, maintenance costs)?
8. Cost Components
 List and describe specific cost components within each cost category.
Cost Valuation:
9. Monetary Valuation
 How are the costs quantified and expressed in monetary terms? Describe the
valuation methods used.
Time Horizon:
10. Time Frame
 What is the time horizon for the cost-benefit analysis? Is it a short-term, medium-
term, or long-term analysis?
Discount Rate:
11. Discount Rate
 Explain the choice of the discount rate for present value calculations. Is it
consistent with project or market conditions?
Sensitivity Analysis:
12. Sensitivity Analysis
 Has sensitivity analysis been conducted to assess the impact of changes in key
assumptions or parameters on the CBA results?
Risk and Uncertainty:
13. Risk Assessment
 What risks and uncertainties have been identified in the CBA, and how have they
been addressed in the analysis?
Net Present Value (NPV):
14. NPV Calculation
 What is the calculated Net Present Value (NPV) of the project? Is it positive or
negative, and what does this indicate?
Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR):
15. BCR Calculation
 What is the calculated Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of the project? How should this
ratio be interpreted?
Internal Rate of Return (IRR):
16. IRR Calculation
 What is the calculated Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for the project? What does
this rate indicate about the project's financial viability?
Payback Period:
17. Payback Period Calculation
 What is the estimated payback period for the project? How long does it take for
the cumulative benefits to cover the initial costs?
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis:
18. Cost-Effectiveness
 Has a cost-effectiveness analysis been conducted to compare the project's costs to
its non-monetary benefits (e.g., lives saved, pollution reduced)?
Distributional Impacts:
19. Distributional Analysis
 Have the distributional impacts of the project's costs and benefits been assessed to
understand how they affect different stakeholders or groups?
Trade-offs and Alternatives:
20. Alternative Scenarios
 Were alternative project scenarios or options considered in the analysis, and how
did they compare in terms of costs and benefits?
Policy Implications:
21. Policy Recommendations
 Based on the CBA results, what policy recommendations or decisions are
suggested?
Ethical and Environmental Considerations:
22. Ethical and Environmental Impacts
 Have ethical and environmental considerations been integrated into the analysis?
How do they affect the overall evaluation?
Reporting and Transparency:
23. Reporting
 How will the CBA results be reported and communicated to stakeholders,
including transparency in assumptions and methods?
Decision-Making and Conclusion:
24. Decision-Making
 How will the CBA results inform decision-making regarding the project's
continuation, modification, or termination?
25. Conclusion
 Summarize the key findings and conclusions of the cost-benefit analysis.
These detailed and comprehensive Cost-Benefit Analysis questions will guide you in conducting
a thorough evaluation of the economic feasibility of your project and help stakeholders make
informed decisions based on the analysis.
Be sure to document all assumptions, methods, and sources of data used in the CBA to ensure
transparency and credibility.
THEORY OF CHANGE (TOC) REVIEW TOOL
Theory of Change Overview:

 Provide a brief overview of the project and its goals as articulated in the Theory of
Change.
2. Review Purpose
 What is the purpose of this Theory of Change review within the context of the
project evaluation?
Theory of Change Components:
3. Inputs
 Review the inputs or resources that the project has dedicated to achieving its
goals. Are they adequately identified and described?
4. Activities
 Assess whether the project's activities, as outlined in the ToC, are consistent with
the project's objectives and adequately linked to expected outcomes.
5. Outputs
 Review the outputs or deliverables that result from project activities. Are they
clearly defined and connected to outcomes?
6. Short-Term Outcomes
 Examine the short-term outcomes or changes in behavior, knowledge, or attitudes
that are expected to result from the project's outputs.
7. Intermediate Outcomes
 Evaluate the intermediate outcomes or changes that occur as a result of short-term
outcomes, leading to the achievement of long-term goals.
8. Long-Term Outcomes
 Analyze the long-term outcomes or impacts that the project aims to achieve,
which are often the ultimate goals of the project.
Assumptions and Dependencies:
9. Assumptions
 Identify and assess the key assumptions that underlie the Theory of Change. Are
they realistic and well-supported?
10. Dependencies
 Review the dependencies or linkages between different components of the ToC.
Are they logical and plausible?
Measurement and Indicators:
11. Indicators
 Evaluate the indicators and metrics used to measure progress and outcomes at
each stage of the ToC. Are they specific, measurable, and relevant?
12. Data Sources
 Examine the data sources and methods that are employed to collect information
for tracking progress and evaluating outcomes.
Alignment with Stakeholder Goals:
13. Stakeholder Alignment
 Assess whether the Theory of Change aligns with the goals and expectations of
key project stakeholders.
Flexibility and Adaptability:
14. Flexibility
 Consider whether the ToC allows for flexibility in responding to unexpected
challenges or changes in the project context.
15. Adaptability
 How adaptable is the project in terms of adjusting its strategies and activities
based on ToC insights?
Learning and Reflection:
16. Learning
 Discuss how the project promotes learning and adaptation based on the feedback
and results derived from the Theory of Change.
Resource Allocation:
17. Resource Allocation
 Review how the ToC informs resource allocation decisions, including budgeting
and staffing.
Challenges and Barriers:
18. Challenges
 Identify any challenges or barriers that the project may encounter in achieving its
ToC outcomes.
External Factors:
19. External Factors
 Analyze the influence of external factors (e.g., political, economic,
environmental) on the project's Theory of Change.
Ethical and Social Considerations:
20. Ethical and Social Implications
 Examine the ethical and social considerations embedded in the ToC and whether
they are adequately addressed.
Community Engagement:
 Evaluate the level of community or beneficiary involvement in shaping and
reviewing the ToC.
Alignment with Project Reality:
22. Alignment with Project Reality
 To what extent does the actual project implementation align with the assumptions
and expectations outlined in the ToC?
Recommendations and Adaptations:
23. Recommendations
 Based on the review, what recommendations or adaptations are suggested to
strengthen the Theory of Change and its implementation?
Conclusion:
24. Conclusion
 Summarize the key findings of the Theory of Change review and its implications
for project evaluation and management.
The review process can lead to valuable insights and improvements in project planning and
evaluation.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL

Project Overview:
 Provide a brief overview of the project, its objectives, and its current status.
2. Assessment Purpose
 What is the purpose of this sustainability assessment within the context of the
project evaluation?
Sustainability Dimensions:
3. Environmental Sustainability
 Assess the project's impact on the environment and natural resources. Are there
any environmental risks or challenges?
4. Social Sustainability
 Evaluate the project's impact on social aspects such as community well-being,
social cohesion, and equity. How has the project contributed to or affected these
aspects?
5. Economic Sustainability
 Analyze the economic sustainability of the project. Has the project generated
economic benefits, and are these benefits likely to be sustained?
Stakeholder Engagement:
6. Stakeholder Involvement
 How have project stakeholders, including the local community, been involved in
decision-making and planning related to project sustainability?
Project Design and Implementation:
7. Sustainability Integration
 Were sustainability considerations integrated into the project design and
implementation phases? Provide examples.
8. Resource Efficiency
 Assess the efficient use of resources (e.g., funds, materials, time) during project
implementation.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
9. Monitoring Systems
 Describe the monitoring systems and tools used to track project sustainability
indicators.
10. Data Collection
 What data have you collected to assess the sustainability of project outcomes and
impacts?
Impact Assessment:
11. Environmental Impact
 What are the environmental impacts of the project, and how have they been
assessed and mitigated?
12. Social Impact
 Analyze the social impacts of the project, including changes in the community's
well-being and quality of life.
13. Economic Impact
 Assess the economic impact of the project, such as job creation, income
generation, and economic diversification.
Community Empowerment:
 To what extent has the project empowered the local community to take ownership
of project activities and outcomes?
Behavioral Change:
15. Behavioral Change
 Have project beneficiaries and stakeholders adopted new behaviors or practices
that contribute to project sustainability?
Capacity Building:
 Describe the capacity-building efforts that have been made to enhance the skills
and knowledge of community members.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
17. Stakeholder Collaboration
 How have stakeholders collaborated to ensure the sustainability of project
outcomes?
Policy and Institutional Support:
18. Policy Alignment
 Assess the alignment of project activities with relevant policies and regulations.
Has the project influenced policy change or development?
19. Institutional Support
 Describe the level of support and collaboration with local institutions and
organizations to promote project sustainability.
Resource Management:
20. Resource Management
 Evaluate the management of project resources (e.g., funds, materials) to ensure
they are used efficiently and sustainably.
Risk Assessment:
21. Risk Assessment
 Identify potential risks and challenges that could threaten project sustainability
and discuss strategies to mitigate them.
Community Resilience:
22. Community Resilience
 To what extent has the project contributed to building the resilience of the
community to external shocks and challenges?
Transferability and Replicability:
23. Transferability
 Assess the potential for transferring project lessons and practices to other
communities or similar projects.
Feedback and Learning:
24. Learning
 Discuss how the project has incorporated feedback and lessons learned into its
sustainability approach.
Recommendations:
25. Recommendations
 Based on the sustainability assessment findings, what specific recommendations
are suggested to enhance project sustainability?
Conclusion:
26. Conclusion
 Summarize the key findings of the sustainability assessment and their
implications for project sustainability and future activities.
Sustainability assessments are essential for ensuring that project investments result in lasting
positive changes for the community and the environment.

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KEY INFORMANTS’ QUESTIONNAIRE TOOL

Project Background and Context:

FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION TOOL

11. Beneficiary Feedback

22. Responses to Feedback

DATA ANALYSIS TOOL

THEORY OF CHANGE (TOC) REVIEW TOOL

Theory of Change Overview:

SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL

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