Guide for the Development of Results-based Management and ...

RMAF Guide August, 2001summative, which occurs somewhat later in the life of a policy, program or initiativeand is more directly focused on the achievement of outcomes.The schedule for these activities should be presented within the text of the RMAF.c. ProductThis phase of RMAF development results in the production of a detailed and realistic measurementstrategy that indicates what data will be collected, how, by whom, when, and at what estimated cost, aswell as providing the linkages between the data collection and the specific evaluation issues andquestions. This component serves as the foundation for the detailed design of subsequent evaluationactivities related to the policy, program or initiative, the elaboration of which (e.g., methodologicalconsiderations for data collection which only occurs sporadically as part of particular evaluationactivities) would occur as the evaluation schedule dictates.3.5 Reporting Strategya. PurposeThe final component of the Results-based Management and Accountability Framework ensures that plansare in place to systematically report on the results of ongoing performance measurement and evaluation,and that reporting commitments are met. There are many potential users of this information and thereporting strategy should consider all of their needs. Potential users of performance information mightinclude: policy, program or initiative management, central agencies, and stakeholders (internal andexternal). Uses of this information will depend on the type of user and could include managementdecision-making, accountability, communication and information sharing.b. ProcessMost policies, programs and initiatives have responsibilities to report annually. This responsibilityprovides an excellent opportunity to roll up the results of ongoing performance measurement andregularly report on progress.28