DPME Rapid Evaluation Guideline
May 2020
Evaluations are important for assessing the performance of an intervention and how it can be strengthened. The National Evaluation Policy Framework (NEPF) 2019 suggests the use of rapid evaluations as one of the forms of evaluation to be considered (DPME, 2019). It suggests that ‘Quick evaluations are conducted during emergencies2; or as part of preliminary analysis to help determine priorities, identify emerging problems and trends, and enable decision-making to either support a full-scale evaluation or project adjustments to meet the needs or project objectives. It may be responding to an unplanned senior management request or demand for urgent information, a juncture where a critical decision needs to be made on a programme or intervention and up to date information is needed urgently. The implementation of this type of evaluation is usually faster, more dynamic and complex’ (ibid p 24).
DPME National Consultative Workshop
September 2019
Strategic Context for Rapid Evaluations
2019 – 2024 MTSF
combines NDP Five-Year Implementation Plan with revamped Integrated
Monitoring System and accountability framework;
- National Spatial Development Framework and monitored – Implementation
Delivery Model at District Municipal level - public trust and confidence in local government to increase from 46% to
80% by 2024
Implementation model (Sukuma Sakhe): national & provincial SPs, APPs,
Integrated Planning Framework Bill, to ensure better integration across
all levels of Government. Project Monitoring at District Municipalities
Public- Private- Growth Initiative (PPGI) to promote economic growth
and create jobs
Bridge gap between government and people – Izimbizo Programmes
(linked to Performance Agreements for Ministers), etc.
Equity-focused, gender-responsive evidence: a blind spot in VNR reporting
February 2019
In terms of living no one behind, localization of SDGs is part of the Uganda SDG roadmap and Office of the Prime Minister through the coordination M&E framework is working closely with local governments to make SDGs known to all citizens in the simplest way. Uganda through the National Standard Indicators framework reviews KPIs to ensure capturing of gender disaggregated data. The 2018/19 Government Performance Assessment captured aspects of progress of some SDG indicators across sectors including those social development. This is in addition, several intervention benefiting the vulnerable.
National Monitoring And Evaluation System And Provision Of Evidence For SDGs Acceleration In The Public Sector: Experience From Uganda
2nd – 4th October 2019
South African National Evaluation Plan
Policy Report
The current NEP covers a total of 30 evaluations planned for the next five financial years (2020-2025). The scope of the present plan, unlike previous versions, extends to Municipalities and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs). Our evaluation focus areas therefore, includes a District-based Service Delivery Model “Khawuleza Model”, evaluations of the Municipal Finance Management System (MFMS) and cooperate governance in SOEs, will be respectively conducted for the first time in an NEP.
The 2020-2025 NEP also includes the implementation of our latest portfolio of evaluation approaches, namely: rapid evaluations, sectoral reviews and a gender focussed evaluation. Furthermore, the strategic identification of evaluations necessitates that the selection be aligned to the seven priorities of government as well as key strategic frameworks and plans such as the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) and the 2030 National Development Plan (NDP), thereby ensuring synergy between government planning and processes of evaluation.