Evaluation Series | Evaluation and the Activity Cycle
Tool Summary
This tool was approved by the Steering Group on 24th August 2006.
Last updated 24th April 2007.
Print version: 
Evaluation & the Activity Cycle Guideline | PDF (246kb)
Purpose
- Clarify how NZAID interprets and applies evaluation within the context of the Activity Cycle
- Illustrate how evaluation questions relate to evaluation criteria and Activity Cycle stages.
Key Objective
The key objective of evaluation during the Activity Cycle is to provide evidence and feedback on any particular Activity throughout each Activity stage. This ensures the Activity is evaluated during each of the identification, design, implementation and completion/transition stages.
Roles and responsibilities
There are a number of key roles and responsibilities throughout evaluation. Roles and expectations of both NZAID and its partners should be clearly specified. On-going monitoring is ideally the responsibility of the implementing partner.