all explainers
Answering the questions we get asked most often. These explainers dig into our approaches, challenge conventional thinking, and make the case for a different way of working.
what's the difference between community-owned and participatory evaluation?
Start here to understand community-owned evaluation and how it differs from participatory evaluation.
is community-owned evaluation more expensive?
what's the first step in an evaluation, really?
Can a Small Group Make Decisions for an Entire Community?
How community-owned evaluation makes real ownership possible even when only a small group can be directly involved.
what happens at the end of a community-owned evaluation?
Most evaluations are designed for delivery, not longevity. Here's what COE builds for the long term.
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