Anne Markiewicz is an independent evaluation consultant and the Director of Anne Markiewicz and Associates. Commencing her professional career a social worker, Anne held academic positions in Social Work at two Australian Universities. In 1997, Anne pursued her interest in evaluation and commenced working as an independent consultant. In 2000, she completed a Master of Education in Program Evaluation at the University of Melbourne. Since that time, Anne has completed a significant number of evaluation projects for a range of Australian government departments, non-government organizations and international agencies. She has specialized in evaluating programs with social justice objectives.

Anne's practice as an evaluator has highlighted the need for early evaluation planning to provide a clear and agreed focus, ensure data availability and support the production of credible evaluations. She has increasingly focused on the development of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks for a range of clients. She has designed and delivered an array of related training programs, which also encompass areas such as stakeholder engagement, negotiation and evaluation reporting. This training has been delivered extensively in Australasia, particularly within Australia and Papua New Guinea. Anne has a commitment to evaluation capacity building and has provided mentoring support to a range of government and non-government organizations.

Anne is a past board member of the Australasian Evaluation Society, holding positions of Secretary and Vice President. She has received two awards for excellence in evaluation from the Australasian Evaluation Society. These were the 'Indigenous Evaluation Award' (2008) for an evaluation completed with the Australian Department of Finance and Deregulation, and the 'Outstanding Contribution to Evaluation Award' (2013). Anne has published articles on the political context to evaluation, balancing stakeholder interests in evaluation and the evaluation of programs for Indigenous Australians.

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 1 Introduction to Developing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
What Is a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework?
Why Invest?
What Functions Does a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Serve?
What Gap Does This Text Intend to Fill?
Key Features of the Approach
Program-Level Focus
What Are the Differences Between Monitoring and Evaluation?
What Are the Complementaries Between Monitoring and Evaluation?
What is Included in a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework?
Format and Layout of the Text
Chapter 2 Foundation Concepts
1. Multiple Purposes for Monitoring and Evaluation
2. Results-Based Management Approach
3. Theory-Based Approach
4. Evaluation-Led Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Participatory Orientation
Chapter 3 First Steps: Scoping the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Stakeholder Mapping and Evaluation Capacity Building
1. Introduction to Scoping the Framework With Key Stakeholders
2. Key Steps in Scoping the Framework
Step 1: Identify Requirements
Step 2: Determine Participation Arrangements
Step 3: Identify Possible and Preferred Approaches
Step 4: Review Resource Parameters
Step 5: Confirm Purpose and Parameters of the Framework
3. From First Steps Onwards
SUMMARY CHECKLIST
CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
Chapter 4 Program Theory and Program Logic as a Foundation for the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
1. Introduction to Developing Program Theory and Program Logic
2. Steps Involved in Developing Program Theory and Program Logic
Step 1: Plan Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
Step 2: Develop Program Theory
Step 3: Develop Program Logic
Step 4: Confirm Program Theory and Program Logic with Key Stakeholders
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Chapter 5 Evaluation Questions - Determining What We Want to Know
1. Introduction to Developing Evaluation Questions
2. Using Evaluation Domains to Guide Selection of Questions
3. Using Program Theory and Logic to Determine Evaluation Questions
4. Steps Involved in Developing Evaluation Questions
Step 1: Develop Draft Evaluation Questions
Step 2: Facilitate Stakeholder Participation
Step 3: Scope Number and Range of Questions Against Data and Resources Available
Step 4: Present Questions to Stakeholders for Final Endorsement
Step 5: Finalize Evaluation Questions
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Chapter 6 The Monitoring Plan
1. Introduction
2. Introduction to Program Monitoring
3. The Monitoring Plan
4. Steps in Developing Monitoring Plan
Step 1: Identify Focus
Step 2: Develop Performance Indicators and Targets
Step 3: Identify Data Collection Processes and Tools
Step 4: Determine Responsibilities and Time Frames
5. The Future of Program Monitoring
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Chapter 7 The Evaluation Plan
1. Introduction
2. Focusing on Evaluation
3. The Evaluation Plan
4. Steps Involved in Developing the Evaluation Plan
Step 1: Determine Overall Evaluation Approach
Step 2: Identify Evaluation Questions Requiring Criteria and Standards
Step 3: Identify Focus of Evaluation and Methods for Each Questions
Step 4: Determine Responsibilities and Time Frames
Step 5: Review the Monitoring and Evaluation Plans
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Chapter 8 Collecting, Managing, Analyzing and Synthesizing Data to Reach Evaluative Conclusions
1. Introduction to Data Processes That Support Sound Conclusions
2. Organizational Context for Data Collection, Management, and Analysis
3. Data Quality
4. Steps Involved in Data Collection, Management and Analysis
Step 1: Develop Data Collection Plan
Step 2: Develop Data Management Plan
Step 3: Consider Approach to Data Synthesis
Step 4: Consider Approach to Making Evaluative Judgments and Reaching Evaluative Conclusions
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Chapter 9 Learning, Reporting and Dissemination Strategies
1. Introduction
2. Steps Involved in Learning, Reporting and Dissemination
Step 1: Consider Developing or Refining a Learning Strategy That Maximizes Use of Conclusions, Recommendations and Lessons
Step 2: Consider the Identification of Recommendations and Lessons
Step 3: Provide Guidance on Developing a Reporting and Dissemination Strategy
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Chapter 10 Planning for Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
1. Introduction to Planning and Implementation
2. Key Steps in Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
Step 1: Confirm Program Management Arrangements
Step 2: Work Planning for Implementation
Step 3: Plan for Monitoring and Review of Framework
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Chapter 11 Conclusion
Appendix
References
Index