In general, evaluation practices at PFC explore five criteria. These five specific evaluation criteria used in combination provide the decision-maker with essential information in connection with present and future decisions on projects and programs.
- Impact: measures both the positive and negative, foreseen and unforeseen, changes to and effects on the community caused by the project(s) or program(s) under evaluation.
- Effectiveness: measures the extent to which the objective has been achieved or the likelihood that it will be achieved.
- Efficiency: assesses the outputs in relation to inputs, looking at costs, implementing time, and economic and financial results.
- Relevance: gauges the degree to which the project or program at a given time is justified within the local environment and development priorities.
- Sustainability: measures the extent to which benefits continue from a particular project or program after PFC assistance/external assistance has come to an end.
For more information About Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) Services
Linda Blanton
Planning, Development & Communications Director
867-9700 ext 2230
lblanton@ccpfc.org
