Table 2 Use of evaluation findings and processes for 2009 and 2011
EPs | Findings use |
Instrumental findings use 2009 | |
HS, EE | Avoid previous pitfalls |
HS | Identify program malfunctions |
HS, MoH, EE | Identify and implement locally sound and applicable solutions |
HS, EE | Prepare and disseminate presentations, proposals, articles, policy briefs |
Instrumental findings use 2011 | |
HS, AP | Improve practices and take decisions |
HS, MoH | Identify, explain and plan for certain situations |
Conceptual findings use 2009 | |
HS | Provide external perspective on the program and its effects |
HS, MoH | Understand program malfunctions |
Conceptual findings use 2011 | |
HS, AP | Understand effects of exemption and validate its mission |
HS, MoH | Validate exemption program and boost team motivation |
HS | Change perceptions of exemption program and of program evaluation |
MoH, ER | Foster understanding of field reality and clinical data, cultivate a proactive and inquisitive approach |
Persuasive findings use 2009 | |
HS, MoH | Validate exemption, promote collaboration with regional MoH |
Persuasive findings use 2011 | |
HS, ER, AP | Support advocacy strategy to persuade policymakers and funders |
HS, EE, ER | More persuasive use needs to target politicians |
EP | Process use |
Instrumental process uste 2009 | |
HS, EE, MoH | Improve evaluation appreciation and influence decisions (seeking funds, evaluation design, beneficiary criteria) |
HS | Cultivate new collaborations and networks |
Instrumental process use 2011 | |
HS, EE, MoH | Enhance EPs’ networks, promote partnerships and evaluation activities |
MoH | Foster inclusion of usual outsiders to engage and resolve challenges |
Conceptual process use 2009 | |
HS, MoH, EE | Facilitate capacity building (e.g. evaluation methodological, conceptual, technical understanding; humanitarian health field) |
HS | Prompt curiosity and reflexive attitude; boost confidence |
HS, EE, MoH | Facilitate communications increasingly tainted by scientific values and expectations |
EE | Prompt cognitive changes facilitating evaluation use |
Conceptual process use 2011 | |
HS, EE, MoH | Increase interest and capacities in exemption and in program evaluation |
HS, EE | Change logic fostering receptivity, ability and yearning for scientific rigor |