D1.5 Evaluation Methodology This

The aim of this delivable is twofold. On the one hand it provides the reader with basic defintions, concepts, and tools for evaluation work on the other hand it provides a definition of the policy evaluation process in PoliRural on general level. In the first part of D1.5 first the question ‘What is an Evaluation’ is being discussed followed by a presentation of evaluation objectives and criteria. Then a brief overview on quality criteria for conducting evaluations and functions an evaluation might have is given. Furthermore, the differences between internal and external evaluations are discussed as is monitoring. Additionally, concepts such as participatory evaluation and the multi-method approach are introduced. The second part of the deliveable is devoted to a proposal of concrete steps in the evaluation process and the presentation and discussion of the evaluation matrix. These elements form the main pillars of the evaluation concept. Furthermore, a tentative presentation of activities and milestones for the next six months is given as is a simple contingency plan to mitigate risks to the evaluation field work associated to the COVID 19 pandemic. Finally, in the section on conclusions and next steps in particular an outlook on upcoming additional work on evaluation methodology is provided