1. Review of Selected Evaluation Approaches
Daniel Kloepfer, MPP
Margaret Hutzel, MPA

2. Selected Approaches Utilization–Focused Evaluation
Developmental Evaluation
Participatory Evaluation
Empowerment Evaluation

3. Goals/Principles Utilization-Focused Enhance utility
Developmental Program development and improvement
Participatory Context specific-rooted in end users’ concerns
Empowerment Explicit commitment to self-determination

4. Evaluator Role
Utilization-Focused Direct engagement with intended users
Developmental Facilitator
Participatory Partnership with participants
Empowerment Facilitator

5. Stakeholder Involvement
Utilization-Focused Heavy—program implementers
Developmental Heavy—program developers
Participatory Heavy—program sponsors, managers and program beneficiaries
Empowerment Heaviest—key program personnel and community stakeholders

6. Advantages Utilization-Focused Gives ownership to intended users
Developmental Adaptive and flexible
Participatory Improved understanding
Build capacity
Empowerment Build capacity
Improved learning

7. Challenges Utilization Focused Time consuming, especially up-front
Developmental Knowledge of the innovation
Participatory Unclear purpose of participants Requires more resources
Empowerment Potentially viewed as less objective

8. Discussion What are some experiences using these approaches?
What are your primary decision making factors when choosing an evaluation approach?

10. References
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11. References
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