The course will provide the basics of program evaluation. The classes have the following learning goals:
1.Understanding what evaluation is and its role in government
2.Applying evaluation designs, methods, and criteria appropriately
3.Learning the practicalities of organizing and contracting evaluation research
4.Translating evaluation findings into program actions
5.Incorporating ethical, gender and equity considerations
The exam is based on an essay applying evaluation concepts and methods to a selected case study.
European Commission (2025). Evaluation Handbook, available at:
Additional readings will be distributed in class.
There are no intermediate tests.