6. Evaluation
E is a systematic effort to gather and process
reliable and legitimate data (facts and
information) from which a conclusion about
something can be drawn
The objective of an E is to reveal the true
(factual) characteristics of an object being
observed
E should be conducted as the foundation for
establishing strategic/development plan
8. Attributes of Good E
Involvement of all relevant elements
Support from stakeholders
Involvement of key actors/persons
Comprehensiveness
Relevance and comprehensiveness of
important issues/aspects being raised
At all levels (department, bureau, office)
9. Attributes of Good E
Data accuracy
Data must be accurate and consistent with the
issues/aspects being discussed
Must clearly describe the sources, method of
acquisition and any assumptions taken
Depth of analysis
Must be able to show the relationship amongst
strategic issues, relevant data/information,
identified problem, and proposed solutions
SWOT, Force-Field, Root-Cause Analysis
Development plan
Should be developed based on the conclusion of E