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Showing 1 to 20 of 62 for “"Programme Evaluation"”.
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An approach to programme evaluation in human services organisations : a case study
This study examines the issue of programme evaluation and places it within the context of the Western Cape region of Operation Hunger. Data for this study was collected over a six month period of participant observation at Operation Hunger, during which time a programme evaluation model was …
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Programme evaluation of social housing development in eThekwini Municipality : a case study of first metro housing rental company in South Africa
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the Degree of Master of Management Sciences, specialising in Public Administration at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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Research impact through Results-Based Management: practices, promises and pitfalls A cross-programme evaluation of Horizon Europe and the EEA and Norway Grants
… frameworks in international research funding programmes. It proposes a conceptual evaluation framework grounded in a literature review and theoretical adaptations of best practices from the development sector, and applies it to two case studies. The development and application of the …
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Putting (programme) theory into practice, the use of programme theory in programme evaluation practice in small third sector organisations. Current practice and future improvements
The theory-practice gaps in the field of evaluation demand evaluation. Research on evaluation aims to address these gaps. Specifically, this thesis focuses on the use of programme theory in the context of programme evaluation practice in small third sector organisations. In this context, social …
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Theory-driven evaluation of a Financial Services Provider's (FSP) induction programme
Many contemporary organisations implement programmes to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals. Such organisations invest money and human capital into such programmes and this has given rise to the need for accountability of these programmes. The field of programme evaluation makes use of …
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Effectiveness of selection committees in making employment equity appointments at the Health Science Faculty
… actions appointments. An applied form of programme evaluation, process evalutaion, supported the theoretical framework of the study.
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A formative theory evaluation of a staff reward and recognition programme
This formative theory evaluation investigated the feasibility of the programme theory underlying a staff reward and recognition intervention within a retail setting. It contained academic literature which discussed the effects of reward and recognition programmes on motivation and turnover. In …
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EVALUATING THE OUTCOMES AND THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS
… in public health (Hillebrand & Burkhart, 2009). Programme evaluation, besides considering the positive and desirable effects from prevention interventions, should also taken into consideration its negative and undesirable effects (i.e. iatrogenic effects) (European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and …
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Domestic violence : treatment within a therapeutic community
… violence. This research was a qualitative programme evaluation of the processes used within the Breathing Space therapeutic community. Observations and interviews were conducted on ten residents and eight staff. Positive findings revealed that both residents and staff perceived significant …
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Quality Assessment of English Language Programmes in Libyan Universities: With Reference to Tripoli University
… study examined the quality of English language programmes at Libyan universities and in particular at Tripoli University, in order to identify the factors that have contributed to the decline in standards of students studying English at degree level. The motivation behind selecting this topic …
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A Theory and Process Evaluation of the Umhlathuze Water Stewardship Programme of the International Water Stewardship Programme
… 2013) The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Programme (UWaSP) is a South African programme selected to evaluate if the programme has been established against globally recognised good practices of water stewardship and to what extent it has been implemented accordingly. The programme is part …
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A theory evaluation of a peer education programme.
… positive behaviour among youths. Peer education programmes are usually influenced by either the cognitive behaviour or the structural approach. The cognitive behaviour approach views behaviour change as an individualistic decision that is influenced by an individual's knowledge of the causes and …
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Evaluating Mending Mamre: An Animal Welfare Intervention
… to care for their pets responsibly. These programmes are often multi-dimensional in nature and aim to improve animal welfare in different ways. Sterilisation is often the first step but is not enough. Consequently, education is often used in combination, to teach responsible pet care and …
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A programme theory and process evaluation of a youth development programme
Background The CoolPlay youth development programme (CYDP) is an after-school sport-for development (SFD) programme with an integrated social-emotional learning (SEL) component delivered to schools in low-income communities in Cape Town, South Africa. The CYDP is implemented by CoolPlay, an SFD …
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A Theory and Implementation Evaluation of The Allan Gray Entrepreneurial Challenge
… manner. Following an internal review, the programme was adapted in 2022 to enhance the gaming and learning experience of beneficiaries. This evaluation aimed to surface and assess the plausibility of the theory of change underlying the adapted AGEC and assess the extent to which the game's …
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An implementation evaluation of light for the world´s inclusive education programme in Ethiopia
Inclusive education programmes aim to include children with disabilities in mainstream schools by providing quality education in a barrier-free environment. These programmes are especially necessary in developing countries, where about one-third of all children have some sort of disability. …
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A theory and process evaluation of the parent centre's teen parenting programme in Cape Town, South Africa
… momentum in the implementation of parenting programmes. Such programmes have been noted to be effective, with positive outcomes being observed in the parents and their offspring or children they take care of. Most of the evaluations on parenting programmes have been conducted in developed …
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A needs assessment for an intervention on supporting breastfeeding at work in a Cape Town clothing factory
… has been requested by the SACTWU Worker Health Programme to design, implement and evaluate an intervention on workplace breastfeeding support for the clothing and textile industry. This study will form part of the bigger project and the results will be utilised in the planning and designing of …
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An evaluation of the Qhubeka! Youth Development programme: Using a generic qualitative approach
The Qhubeka! Youth Development Programme is the first programme launched by the NonProfit Company (NPC), Just Grace, in 2012. The organisation is implementing five community programmes: (1) School strengthening; (2) Community development; (3) Business support; Community projects; and (5) Youth …
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Developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for the mentoring component of the Principals Academy Trust
… Trust (PAT) is a non-profit organisation, whose programme is focused on improving the leadership competencies of school principals in poor and marginalised communities in South Africa largely through mentoring. While PAT collects quantitative data to monitor the performance of the schools in …
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