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Measuring Achievements of Private Sector Development in Conflict-Affected Environments
provides a large number of tools for measuring peacebuilding programmes, alongside tips on
measurement and example indicators.
Attribution in CAEs
Evaluation Journal. Special Issue: Contribution analysis. Multiple articles introducing the concept of
contribution analysis and its application to results measurement.
Mayne, John. Contribution Analysis: An approach to exploring cause and effect, 2008. A short
introduction to Contribution Analysis.
OECD. Evaluating Peacebuilding Activities in Settings of Conflict and Fragility: Improving Learning for
Results. Provides guidance on assessing attribution in the evaluation of peacebuilding activities.
Sen, Nabanita. Attribution: Measuring Attributable Change Caused by a Programme. A brief,
accessible outline of how to estimate attribution when applying the DCED Standard. A brief, accessible
outline of how to estimate attribution when applying the DCED Standard.
Stern, Elliot et al. Broadening the Range of Designs and Methods for Impact Evaluations. Addresses
the issue of attribution in depth, looking at the role of mixed methods and theory-based approaches to
assessing attribution.
System Management in CAEs
The People in Aid Code is an internationally recognised management tool that aims to help
humanitarian and development organisations improve the quality of their human resources
management.
Evaluation
OECD. Evaluating Peacebuilding Activities in Settings of Conflict and Fragility: Improving Learning for
Results. Provides guidance on how to conduct evaluations in CAEs.
Practical Guidelines for Implementing the DCED Standard. Version 2, July 2013
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