Welcome to Theory-Based Evaluation dicsussion list!

In the context where evaluation is challenged by attribution, complex systems and the need for evidences based policies, theory-based evaluation is seen as an effective response to these challenges.

The purpose of this list, is to provide a forum where practitioners and scholars can exchange and share ideas, lessons and methods associated with theory-based evaluation.

Hence, this discussion list is dedicated to the evaluation of Institutional arrangements (Policy, program, project, organization & governance structure, etc.) USING theory-based approach.

A special attention is dedicated to the use of social sciences theories adapted into evaluative work.

This list is inclusive, rather than exclusive.

Denis Jobin, List Owner & Moderator
Ottawa, Canada

Craig Russon, List Moderator


October, 2005