ABSTRACT

We examine how Impact Evaluation (IE) and associated syntheses contribute to evidence generation in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries. We interviewed over 50 individuals from relevant organisations and five LMIC countries and drew on data from reports and repositories. The number of development-oriented IEs has shown sustained growth, but tracking of use is too often weak. We conclude that there has been progress , including more flexible products, but that impact could be improved. IEs are an important part of a wider evidence ecosystem, and their evidence needs to be better used (and tracked). Good practice should be promoted more systematically.

摘要

我们研究影响评估 (IE) 和相关综合如何有助于低收入和中等收入 (LMIC) 国家的证据生成。我们采访了来自相关组织和五个中低收入国家的 50 多人，并利用了报告和存储库中的数据。面向开发的工业实体的数量持续增长，但对使用情况的跟踪往往很薄弱。我们的结论是，已经取得了进展，包括更灵活的产品，但这种影响还有待改善。IE 是更广泛的证据生态系统的重要组成部分，其证据需要得到更好的使用（和跟踪）。应更系统地推广良好做法。