Evaluating the impact of development projects on poverty

No AccessDirections in Development - General1 Feb 2013Evaluating the impact of development projects on povertyA handbook for practitionersAuthors/Editors: Judy L. BakerJudy L. Bakerhttps://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-4697-0SectionsAboutPDF (0.5 MB) ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In Abstract:Very little is known about the actual impact of projects on the poor. Many are reluctant to carry out impact evaluations because they are deemed expensive, time consuming, and technically complex, and because the findings can be politically sensitive. Yet a rigorous evaluation can be powerful in assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of programs. Evaluating impact is particularly critical in developing where resources are scarce and every dollar spent should aim to maximize its impact on poverty reduction. This handbook seeks to provide project managers and policy analysts…