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Common standard 6: evaluation
There is a systematic and impartial examination of humanitarian action, intended to draw lessons to improve practice and policy and to enhance accountability. |
Key indicators (to be read in conjunction with the guidance notes)
The programme is evaluated with reference to stated objectives and agreed minimum standards to measure its overall appropriateness, efficiency, coverage, coherence and impact on the affected population (see guidance note 1).
Guidance notes
1. Establishing criteria: evaluating humanitarian assistance programmes is not an easy task since disasters are characterised by rapid changes and a high degree of uncertainty. While qualitative methods are more likely to capture the intricate nature of disaster responses, those evaluating such programmes should be prepared to use different methods and compare and weigh the results to arrive at valid conclusions.
2. Subsequent use of information: evaluations should result in written reports, which are shared to contribute to transparency and accountability, and which allow for lessons to be learned across programmes and agencies that lead to improvements in humanitarian policies and practices.
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