Just like programs, program evaluations have stakeholders. Often, these are individuals who intend to use the evaluation results (see the section on evaluation purpose and scope and the discussion of Utilization-Focused Evaluation), who provide resources to support the program, who are involved in the program implementation, and who are beneficiaries of the program. The Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) guide, Developing an Effective Evaluation Plan: Setting the Course for Effective Program Evaluation (2011) gives the following ways that stakeholders can help the evaluation:
● Determine and prioritize key evaluation questions. ● Pre-test data collection instruments. ● Facilitate data collection. ● Implement evaluation activities. ● Increase credibility of analysis and interpretation of evaluation information. ● Ensure evaluation results are used (p. 7).
Asset Mapping Asset Mapping
Community Asset Mapping refers to the process of creating an inventory of the skills, talents and resources that exist within a community or neighborhood. Identification of assets and skills, possessed by residents, businesses, organizations and institutions, can support neighborhoods in reaching their optimum potential. Understanding Community Assets ● A community asset or resource is anything that improves the quality of a community. Community assets can include: ● Expertise and skills of individuals in the community ● Citizen groups ● Natural and built environments ● Physical spaces in the community (schools, churches, libraries, recreation centers) ● Local businesses and services ● Local institutions and organizations (private, public, nonprofit) Why use an Asset Map? The process of asset mapping illuminates connections between people and places; it can foster a greater sense of community pride and ownership; it can build capacity for turning common ideas into positive actions. The knowledge, skills and resource information amassed through mapping can inform organizing and facilitating activities on topics that reflect the pulse of community-thinking. There are many reasons that you may decide to do an Asset Map of your community or neighborhood. You may want to develop:
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