Use this checklist before you start any evaluation – from informal internal assessments to large-scale impact assessments.

It’s a useful starting point, just like the previous post on Participatory Evaluative Questions.

Participation needs to challenge the system. Otherwise, it’s more of the same.

So take the time to ensure that you’re thoroughly answering these questions and thinking through the role of power in your work. That’s everything from who holds power in your team to how you exert power over your communities.

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