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� Conducting a Participa<strong>to</strong>ry Evaluation from USAID is a tip-sheet on how <strong>to</strong><br />

conduct an evaluation that provides for active involvement in the process by all<br />

those with a stake in the program.<br />

TYPES OF CAMPAIGN EVALUATION<br />

Campaign evaluations can be distinguished by their main purpose. Note that there is an<br />

overlap with sample questions used in levels of moni<strong>to</strong>ring <strong>to</strong> assess different aspects of<br />

the campaign.<br />

Evaluation<br />

Type<br />

Purpose Sample Questions<br />

Formative Assesses the strengths <strong>and</strong> How does the campaign’s target<br />

weaknesses of campaign audience think about the issue?<br />

materials <strong>and</strong> strategies, <strong>and</strong> What messages work with what<br />

their (likely) translation in<strong>to</strong> audiences?<br />

practice before or during Who are the best messengers?<br />

campaign implementation. What outcomes are being achieved?<br />

Developmen Helps campaigners design <strong>and</strong> What are the vision <strong>and</strong> values that<br />

tal<br />

develop innovative<br />

guide the campaigners?<br />

(formative) campaigning approaches <strong>and</strong> What do initial results reveal about<br />

solutions, adapting <strong>to</strong> complex,<br />

uncertain <strong>and</strong> dynamic<br />

circumstances.<br />

what is working <strong>and</strong> not working?<br />

Process Examines campaign<br />

How many materials have been put<br />

(summative) implementation, measuring out?<br />

effort <strong>and</strong> the direct outputs - What has been the campaign’s reach?<br />

what <strong>and</strong> how much was<br />

accomplished.<br />

How many people have been reached?<br />

Outcome Measures effects <strong>and</strong> changes Has there been any affective change<br />

(summative) that result from the campaign. (beliefs, attitudes, social norms)?<br />

Assesses outcomes in the Has there been any behaviour-<br />

target audiences that come change?<br />

about as a result of campaign<br />

strategies <strong>and</strong> activities.<br />

Have any policies changed?<br />

Impact Measures community-level Has the behaviour-change resulted in<br />

(summative) change or longer-term results its intended outcomes (e.g., lower<br />

achieved as a result of the cancer rates, less violence in schools)<br />

campaign’s aggregate effects Has there been any systems-level<br />

on individuals’ behaviour <strong>and</strong><br />

the sustainability of the<br />

behaviour. Attempts <strong>to</strong><br />

determine whether the<br />

campaign caused the effects.<br />

change?<br />

(Adapted from Coffman, J., Harvard Family Research Project, 2002. Public<br />

Communication Campaign Evaluation.)<br />

Example: Impact Evaluation of Soul City 4<br />

The evaluation of Soul City 4 involved several studies involved extensive <strong>and</strong> rigorous<br />

qualitative <strong>and</strong> quantitative studies, including population-based surveys, extensive<br />

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<strong>Campaigns</strong> December 2011

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