Evaluation questions
The evaluation asks what was implemented, for whom, under which conditions and with what observable outcomes. A theory of change links activities to expected results.
RESEARCH SERVICE / GARC
Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment
Independent evaluation of implementation, outcomes and learning.
GARC / RESEARCH
What GARC can deliver
Independent evaluation of implementation, outcomes and learning.
Potential outputs
Evaluation frameworks, program reviews, outcome indicators
Who it is for
Public institutions, universities, research organizations, foundations and specialist organizations with a defined evidence or research need.
Method and governance
Each engagement begins with a defined question and scope. Appropriate methods, source transparency, quality review, data protection and required ethics approvals are agreed before implementation.
GARC / RESEARCH
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From question to deliverable
The scope and proposed output are agreed before research begins. The work is presented as a capability, not a claim of a completed GARC commission.
Balanced evidence
Administrative data, participant experience, implementation records and comparison approaches may be combined according to feasibility and ethics.
Learning and limits
Reports distinguish contribution from causal proof, describe selection and measurement limits, and propose improvements that can be tested in the next cycle.
WORKFLOW
How an engagement is governed
The details vary by project, but the decision gates remain explicit.
Scope and proposal
Agree the question, audience, deliverables, timeline, access needs and review responsibilities in writing.
Ethics, data and rights
Assess whether human-participant approval is needed, define data handling and agree authorship, intellectual property and publication conditions.
Review and use
Review the draft for accuracy, limitations and accessibility before release; agree how the output will inform a real decision or next research step.
SCOPING EXAMPLE
Example scoping question
A practical way to define the engagement before work begins.
A starting question
Was the program delivered as intended, for whom did it work, and what can reasonably be attributed to it?
A possible output package
Theory of change, evaluation questions, data plan, findings, limitations and improvement options.
What is agreed at the outset
The parties agree the final scope, method, review, responsibilities, timeline and permitted use before any commitment is described as an active GARC project.