Stakeholder Analysis
Identify which stakeholders you would involve and their roles in the evaluation process.
Identify what you see as each stakeholder’s interest in the program you selected, and in the evaluation results.
Identify any ethical issues that should be considered.
Determine whether you will be able to meet their needs with the evaluation you have planned so far.
After thinking about your evaluation from various angles, analyze ways in which you envision the need for the evaluation and the end results being put to use.
Explain any changes that this analysis suggests for the remaining sections of your design that you have already developed.
Sample Solution
Stakeholder Analysis for Program Evaluation
Program: (Replace with the specific program you are evaluating)
Stakeholders:
- Program Beneficiaries: Individuals or groups directly impacted by the program's services.
- Program Staff: Those who deliver the program services.
- Program Managers: Individuals overseeing program implementation.
- Funders: Organizations or individuals who provide financial support.
- Policymakers: Those who influence or create policies related to the program's area.
- Program Beneficiaries: Concerned about the program's effectiveness in achieving its goals and improving their well-being. They may be interested in aspects like accessibility, program impact on intended outcomes, and areas for improvement.
- Program Staff: Interested in understanding the program's effectiveness, efficiency, and staff workload. They may want to know if the program design supports their work and if changes are needed.
- Program Managers: Focused on program effectiveness, efficiency, and achieving program goals within budget constraints. They may be interested in cost-benefit analysis, sustainability, and areas for improvement.
- Funders: Concerned about the program's return on investment, efficient use of funds, and alignment with funding objectives. They may want to see evidence of program impact and decide on future funding allocations.
- Policymakers: Interested in the program's effectiveness in addressing a social issue and potential for informing broader policy decisions. They may want to see if the program aligns with policy goals and consider scaling up successful interventions.
- Confidentiality: Ensure anonymity and data privacy for program participants.
- Informed Consent: Obtain informed consent from participants regarding data collection and use for evaluation purposes.
- Fairness: Design the evaluation to be fair and unbiased, avoiding favoring specific program aspects or participant groups.
- Transparency: Be transparent about the evaluation methods, findings, and how the results will be used.
- Utilize mixed methods: Combine quantitative data (outcomes, costs) with qualitative data (participant experiences, staff perspectives) to provide a holistic picture.
- Focus on program impact: Evaluate the program's effectiveness in achieving its intended outcomes.
- Analyze cost-effectiveness: Assess the program's efficiency in achieving its outcomes relative to its costs.
- Gather feedback from all stakeholders: Include surveys, interviews, and focus groups to capture diverse perspectives.
- Program Improvement: Use evaluation findings to identify areas for program improvement and guide future program design and implementation.
- Funding Decisions: Provide evidence to funders on the program's effectiveness and justify continued funding.
- Policy Development: Inform policy decisions related to the program's area of focus, potentially leading to broader policy changes.
- Dissemination of Results: Share evaluation findings with stakeholders in a clear and accessible format to promote program understanding and utilization of results.
- Develop specific data collection methods for each stakeholder group: Tailor surveys or interview questions to address their specific interests.
- Incorporate a cost-effectiveness analysis: Assess program costs alongside its impact on intended outcomes.
- Plan for dissemination of results in multiple formats: Prepare reports, infographics, or presentations suitable for different stakeholders.