Annex_G_Evaluation_Baseline_Report_Template.pdf

MCC Independent Evaluation Baseline Report Outline Template

i. List of Acronyms

ii. Table of Contents

iii. Executive Summary1

a. Overview of Compact and intervention(s) evaluated

b. Evaluation type, questions, methodology

c. Summary of Descriptive Statistics

d. Summary of Program Logic Risks

e. As applicable

i. Summary of difference in means tests

ii. Summary of internal validity risks

1 The Executive Summary should be written for a general audience and should provide a complete summary of the evaluation. Keep in mind that many people only read the Executive Summary.

1. Introduction

2. Overview of the Compact and the intervention(s) evaluated2

2.1. Program Logic (input, output, short-term outcomes, medium/long-term outcomes, ultimate impact)

2.1.1. Compact-level

2.1.2. Project-level, lower as necessary

2.1.3. Program Participants (who is being targeted and why)

2.1.4. Geographic Coverage (where is it being implemented and why)

2.2. Link to ERR and Beneficiary Analysis

3. Literature review of the evidence

3.1. Evidence gaps that current evaluation fills

4. Evaluation Design

4.1. Evaluation type (performance, impact or mix)

4.2. Evaluation questions

4.2.1. Country-specific and international policy relevance of evaluation

4.2.2. Define key outcomes linked to program logic

4.3. Methodology

4.3.1. Identification Strategy: If there is a counterfactual, how will it be established?

4.3.2. As applicable: Power calculations, sample size requirements

4.3.3. Study Sample (required sample size, sample frame, selection process, stratification, stages of sample selection, design omissions in the sample, level of representation, strategy for absent respondents)

4.3.4. Exposure Period: Includes exposure quantity and duration

5. Data Sources and Outcome Definitions

5.1. Existing

5.1.1. Quantitative

5.1.2. Qualitative

5.2. New

5.2.1. Quantitative

5.2.2. Qualitative

6. Findings

6.1. Descriptive Statistics of Key Variables

6.1.1. Compared to DHS or other existing resources for assessing external validity

6.1.2. Assess program logic risk

6.2. As applicable:

6.2.1. Power calculations to confirm statistical power of sample;

6.2.2. balance in means tests and validation of internal validity of evaluation design

6.2.3. Assessment of internal validity risks

7. Administrative

7.1. Summary of Institutional Review Board requirements and clearances (in-country, international)

7.2. Data Access, Privacy and Documentation Plan

7.3. Dissemination Plan (description of products and on-line, presentation dissemination efforts)

7.4. Evaluation Team roles and responsibilities

2 Be sure to use the appropriate Project/Activity/Sub-Activity terminology.

7.5. Budget

8. References

9. Annexes

9.1. Stakeholder Comments and Evaluator Responses