CEDIL Methods Working Papers

CEDIL Methods Working Papers

The CEDIL Methods Working Paper Series offers innovative research methods to develop impact evaluation and evidence synthesis work in low- and middle-income countries. The papers in this series also advance the understanding of how research methods and theoretical frameworks can be applied for addressing enduring and complex development challenges in low- and middle-income countries.

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Evaluation and Measurement

Measurement is crucial to evaluation. Without appropriate measures we cannot assess the effectiveness of policy. This paper addresses a number of conceptual issues linked to the construction and validation of appropriate measures that are useful for evaluation.
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Evaluating complex interventions in international development

This paper reviews promising methods for the evaluation of complex interventions that are new or have been used in a limited way. It offers a taxonomy of complex interventions in international development and draws on literature to discuss several methods that can be used to evaluate these interventions.
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