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http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/22129/11477736959CMC_Evaluation_Final.pdf/CMC+Evaluation_Final.pdfThis evaluation assesses what can be learned from the pilot phase that will bothstrengthen the CMC model and improve UNESCO’s programming for future CMCs, inparticular through the scale-up initiative. It was conducted by the International Institutefor Sustainable Development between April and October 2005. An evaluation frameworkwas approved by the UNESCO Internal Oversight Service. In addition to a review ofCMC documentation, site An additional 26 in person or phone interviews wereconducted with UNESCO stakeholders, donors, partners and peers active in the field ofICTs for development (ICT4D).20. S. Batchelor, P Norrish ed. (2005). Framework for the Assessment of ICTPiolent Prodects: beyond Monitoring and Evaulation to Applied Research.InvoDev. Website: http://www.infodev.org/en/Document.4.aspxThis handbook, commissioned by infoDev and prepared by a team at GAMOS, reviewsthe experience of infoDev and others in supporting ICT pilot projects in developingcountries, and proposes a framework for assessing the effectiveness of these pilotprojects. It provides guidance not only on how to design effective monitoring andevaluation (M&E) components of ICT pilot projects, but also on how to go "beyond"traditional M&E to develop more forward-looking evidence of the potential broaderimpact of such pilot projects if taken to a larger scale.Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) at the project level is not enough, there is a need forapplied research. Undertaking M&E during and after an ICT pilot projectis standard good practice and is used for accountability and learning. This is acomprehensive and detailed methodological proposal to evaluate ICTs, that can beused for impact assessment of community radio stations.21. Cinco, Cheekay. (2005). Gender Evaluation Methodology For Internet andICTs a Learning Tool for Change and Empowerment. Association for ProgressiveCommunications (APC). Website: http://www.apcwomen.org/gem/The evaluation model pays special attention to self and social change – understandingthe dynamic relationship between an ICT initiative on both self and social change.Learning for Change uses “self” to mean individuals, organisations and communitiesinvolved in an ICT initiative. Evaluation that focuses on self-change examines thedynamic relationship between ICT initiatives and the way individuals, organisations andcommunities operate.The evaluation model, “Learning for Change”, is developed along the book. Thisimportant publication draws from a wealth of experiences in Asia, Central Europe, Africaand Latin America. GEM is not only a tool for gender evaluations. Nor is it just a guide ora manual that breaks down gender concepts and makes it relevant for ICT projects.22. Mytton, Graham. (1999). Handbook on Radio and Television AudienceResearch. UNESCO. [Electronic Version] Website:http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0012/001242/124231Eo.pdfVery strong in methodology of audience research, however this manual does notconsider community radio specifics, such as participation, ownership and evaluationresearch that involves communities in the decision-making process.The manual describes in a comprehensive manner the methodology for audienceresearch, with detailed chapters on: audience measurement or quantitative research;audience opinion and reaction; qualitative research; desk research; data analysis, etc.AMARC Community Radio Social Impact Assessment 2007 Page 109 of 128