INTRODUCTION
Impact evaluation involves the assessment of changes as a
result of projects, programs, or policies. This included both the intended and
unintended interventions. This course
aims at imparting skills to participants on the ways to carryout impact
evaluations on their respective programs, policies, or projects. At the end of
the course a participant sold be able to carry out a vigorous impact assessment
with respect to specific interventions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
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Identify impact
evaluation theories and practices
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Understand problems
of evaluation (biases n placement, attribution and selection)
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Explain designs of
IE
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Carry out a project
impact evaluation
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Learn impact
evaluation econometric tools
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Undertake analysis
of impact data using Propensity Matching and Difference-in –Difference
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Report and share
findings from impact evaluation
DURATION
5 Days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course targets project staff, researchers, managers, development professionals, government policy makers, NGOs and development organizations who want to identify the impacts in relation to specific interventions.
COURSE OUTLINE
Impact Evaluation Introduction
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Meaning of impact
evaluation
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Impact evaluation
attribution
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Attribution versus
contribution
Impact Evaluation
·
Forms of evaluation
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Theories of Change
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Hypothesis of
evaluation
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Indicators of
impact evaluation
Impact Evaluation Counterfactuals
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Causal reference
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Counterfactuals and
comparison groups
·
Counterfactual
estimation in impact evaluation
·
Impact Evaluation
without comparison and baseline data
Impact Evaluation Research Designs
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Experimental Design
o Randomized
Control Trials
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Quasi experimental
designs
o Difference-in-Difference
o Regression
Discontinuity
o Matching
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Non-experimental
designs
Impact Evaluation Sampling
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Impact Evaluation
sampling techniques
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Calculation of
sample size,
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Sampling weight
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Statistical power
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Development of
comparison groups
Impact Evaluation Quantitative Data Analysis
Randomized Impact Evaluation
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Developing
counterfactual
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Randomization
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Program Placement
impacts
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Program
Participation impacts
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Integrating Program
Placement and Participation
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Spillover Effects
Measurements
Propensity Score Matching Technique (PSM)
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PSM introduction
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PSM in Impact
Evaluation
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Developing
propensity scores
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Matching Analysis
(Nearest-Neighbour, Stratification, Radius, Kernel )
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Doubly Robust
Estimation
Difference in Difference Method
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Introduction to DID
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DID in Impact
Evaluation
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DID estimator:
(Single DID, DID with covariates, Quantile DID)
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DID for
Cross-Sectional Data
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Balancing Tests
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Diff-in-Diff with
Propensity Score Matching
Qualitative Approaches in Impact Evaluation
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Significant Change
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Outcome Mapping
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Outcome Harvesting
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Appreciative
Inquiry
Impact Evaluation findings Development and Dissemination
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Impact Evaluation
Plan
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Impact Evaluation
Reports: Baseline report, Impact Evaluation Reports
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Case studies
GENERAL
NOTES
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This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have
vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice.
The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works
and case studies.
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Training manuals and additional reference materials are
provided to the participants.
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Upon successful completion of this course, participants will
be issued with a certificate.
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We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet
organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NAIROBI KENYA.
· The training fee covers
tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and
airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
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Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of
training and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
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14/10/2024 - 18/10/2024 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
11/11/2024 - 15/11/2024 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |