The Oxford Handbook of Program Evaluation in the Global South.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ben Brik, Anis.

Series:

Oxford Handbooks Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Policy sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (619 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2026.

Summary:

The Oxford Handbook of Program Evaluation in the Global South reimagines how we assess policies and programs in the global south. Moving beyond Western-dominated approaches, it showcases innovative methods rooted in local knowledge and priorities-from Africa's homegrown evaluation frameworks to Latin America's participatory models. This volume explores how evaluators are adapting to crises such as climate change and pandemics, while addressing systemic inequities. With real-world examples across more than fifteen countries, it offers fresh perspectives for practitioners and policymakers seeking culturally relevant, justice-centered approaches to measuring impact. More than a technical guide, the Handbook is a manifesto for transforming evaluation into a tool for empowerment and decolonization.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Figures and Tables

Figures

Tables

Preface

Acknowledgments

Contributors

Introduction: Evaluation Realities in the Global South: Challenges, Innovations, and Transformations

Introduction

Evaluation Ecosystems in the Global South

Political Will in Evaluation

Public Governance in Evaluation

National Evaluation Policies

Donor-Centric Perspective

Methodological Complexities: Evaluation Challenges in the Global South

Evaluation Capacities and Cultural Competency

Challenges in Evaluation Utilization: Political Instrumentalization in the Global South

Decolonizing Evaluation: Nurturing Indigenous Capacities in the Global South

Evaluation Amid a Global Pandemic

Reshaping Methodologies and Approaches

Communication and Collaboration in Evaluation

Adapting Independent Evaluations in the Pandemic Era

Remote Data Collection, Ethical Dilemmas, and Methodological Innovations

Innovative Dissemination Strategies: Reshaping Evaluation Communication Postpandemic

Bridging the Digital Divide in Evaluation

Volume Structure

Section I: Institutionalization of Evaluation in the Global South: National Systems, Policy Change, and Governance in the Global South

Section II: Decolonizing and Youth-Centric Approaches to Evaluation in the Global South

Section III: Indigenous Evaluation in the Global South

Section IV: Developmental Evaluation in the Global South

Section V: Evaluation Practices in the Pandemic Era: Adaptation, Transformation, and Innovation

Conclusion: Evaluating Tomorrow: Anticipating Complexities and Innovations On the Horizon.

Section I Introduction to Institutionalization of Evaluation in the Global South: National Systems, Policy Change, and Governance in the Global South

Chapter 1 The Role of National Evaluation Systems in Navigating Complexity in Seven African Countries

Context, Concepts, and Methods

Utilizing Evaluation in Policymaking and Decision-Making in Complex Environments

Conceptual Framework and Methods

Results

NESs Responding to Complex Change

Improving Management

Policy Implementation

Building Institutions

African Government Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Africa's Readiness to Deal With the Pandemic: Poorly Prepared Yet Least Affected

Key Elements of the Government Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Discussion

The Future of Evaluation Systems in Africa

Conclusion and Considerations for Research

Chapter 2 National Evaluation Policies and Systems in the Asia Pacific

Background

NEPS

Institutionalization of Evaluation at the National Level

NEPS in the Asia Pacific

Institutional Capacity

Guidelines and Standards

Evaluation Practice

Evaluation Profession: Individual Capacities

Future of Evaluation in the Asia Pacific Region: How Program Evaluation Will Look in the Postpandemic Era

Conclusion

Chapter 3 The Performance Evaluation System in Mexican Subnational Governments

Fiscal Federalism, Accountability, and Evaluation in Mexico

Implementation of State Performance Evaluation Systems

Progress in the Implementation of State Performance Evaluation Systems

The Future of Evaluation in Mexico: How Program Evaluation Will Look in a Postpandemic Era

Chapter 4 New Evaluation Standards for Latin America and the Caribbean: An Up-To-Date Tool Made in the Global South

Introduction.

Context, State of the Art, Concepts, and Methods

Political, Economic, and Social Context of Latin America and the Caribbean

Concepts, Approaches, and Guiding Principles

The Strategic Dimension of the Evaluation: Guiding and Construction of Meanings

Epistemologies in Evaluation in the Global South

The Future of Evaluation in Latin America and the Caribbean: How Evaluation Processes Will Look in the Postpandemic Era

Conclusions

Chapter 5 Mapping the National Evaluation Landscape in the Middle East and North Africa Region: The Case of Lebanon

Methodology

Country Profile

Political Context

The National Development Challenges

Key Features of the Political Landscape

Findings

Enabling Legislative Environment for Evaluation

Institutional Framework for Evaluation

The Oversight Landscape

The Executive Landscape

Nonstate Actors

Systems and Processes

Standards and Training

The Future of Evaluation in Postcrisis Lebanon

Chapter 6 Evaluation Challenges, Practices, and Use in the Commonwealth Caribbean: The Importance of Monitoring and Evaluation in the Region's Post-COVID-19 Recovery Efforts and the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Agenda

Context, Challenges, and the State of Evaluation in the Commonwealth Caribbean Region

Commonwealth Caribbean

Impact of COVID-19 On the Commonwealth Caribbean

The United Nations 2030 SDGs Agenda

The Evolution of Evaluation

Evaluation Status in the Commonwealth Caribbean

Empirical Data On Public Sector Versus Private Sector Evaluation Practices in Four Commonwealth Caribbean Countries

Challenges Encountered By Evaluators in the Commonwealth Caribbean.

Challenges to Economic Recovery, Development, and Growth in the Commonwealth Caribbean Region and the Importance of Evidence-Based Data and M&amp

E in the Process

Challenges Faced By the Region to Make Economies More Resilient and Sustainable

The Importance of Evidence-Based Data in the Region's Rebuilding Efforts

Navigating the Challenges to Implement the United Nations 2030 SDGs Agenda

The Framework Necessary for Developing and Nurturing an M&amp

E Culture in the Commonwealth Caribbean

Crystallomancy: The Changing Landscape for Evaluation in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Acknowledgment

Section II Introduction to Decolonizing and Youth-Centric Approaches to Evaluation in the Global South

Chapter 7 Made in Africa Evaluation Decolonizing the Past, Present, and Future

Introduction: The Origins of Evaluation

The Emergence of MAE

What Is MAE?

Philosophical and Theoretical Underpinnings of MAE

Good Practice in MAE

Progress and Positive Influences On the Development of MAE

Systemic Constraints Delaying Progress: The Dire Need to Decolonize Evaluation

The Impact of the Pandemic and the Global Polycrisis

Conclusion: Moving Into the Future

Chapter 8 Decolonizing Evaluation Teaching and Learning in the Global South

Historical ANTECEDENTS of the Colonial Gaze and Its Impact On Development

Decolonization and Education Theory

Decolonizing Teaching and Learning

Made in Africa Evaluation

Youth in Evaluation Movement

Women Evaluators

The Future of Evaluation: COVID-19 and Digital Equality

Chapter 9 Strengthening Southern Voice: Elevating the Knowledge and Influence of the Global South

Global North and South Country Analysis

SSC in the African Region

SSC in Asia and the Pacific.

SSC in Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands

Social, Economic, and Environmental Complexity and Disparities Between the Global North and the Global South

Evaluation Definition and Global South Evaluation: Competency

The Future of Evaluation: How Program Evaluation Will Look in the Postpandemic Era

Recommendations Feed Into Decision-Making Processes

Chapter 10 What Evaluation for What Context?

How Do We Deal With Uncertainty? The Planning Architecture Versus the Urgent Need for Flexibility

How Do We Measure (Unexpected) Change in Convulsed Contexts? Traditional Evaluation Versus Broader Approaches

What Do Donors Mean When They Ask for the Effects of the Intervention? Attribution Versus Contribution

Balancing Soft Data Demands and Transparency With the Security of Human Rights Defenders

How Do We Ensure Efficiency While Guaranteeing a Rights-Based Approach? Measuring Efficiency Versus Promoting Equity

How Do We Amplify Views and Voices? Predefined Criteria Versus Democratizing Questions

How Do We Avoid Methodological Fundamentalism? Traditional Methodologies (For Evaluating, for Collecting Information, for Communicating Results) Versus a Collective Definition of Context-Sensitive Methods

How-and Why-Should We Adopt a Feminist Approach in Evaluation, Even When It Is Not a Requirement? Power-Neutral Evaluation Versus Evaluations Focusing On Changing Power Dynamics (Challenge Hierarchies!)

The Future of Evaluation: How Program Evaluation Could Look in a Postpandemic Era

Conclusion: How to Go Beyond Donors' Requirements?

Chapter 11 The Transformative Youth in Evaluation Movement

Roots of the Youth in Evaluation Movement

The YTP Approach

Case Example of the Youth in Evaluation Movement: The EvalYouth Global Network.

Hearing All the Voices.

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ISBN:

0-19-776144-5

0-19-776145-3

0-19-776143-7

OCLC:

1583331764