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Research paper thumbnail of Going counter to the facts in program evaluation. Towards a counterfactual evaluation model (CEM)

Revista De Cercetare Si Interventie Sociala, 2012

The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact ... more The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact Evaluation (CIE). It starts with a semantic disclosure, continuing with asserting the the main counterfactual theories and their application in the Program Evaluation field and ends with the construction of a Counterfactual Evaluation Model. The article intends to present, in an introductory manner, some of the possible and probable uses of the CEM. The main question is: does it make any sense to go counter to the facts in Program Evaluation?

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Program Evaluation in the Decision-Making Process

The decision of not organizing a Program Evaluation System at country level government has many n... more The decision of not organizing a Program Evaluation System at country level government has many negative implications as far as the decision-making process is concerned. The lack of political responsiveness, fiscal discipline and institutional effectiveness are part of the effects. The government does not require a coherent, solid evaluation system and, in exchange, it gets 'Bleak House'-type reports. Program evaluation offers the adequate tools to do evidence-based decision-making on public policy priorities and public resource allocation.

Research paper thumbnail of Going counter to the facts in program evaluation. Towards a counterfactual evaluation model (CEM) (English version)

Revista De Cercetare Si Interventie Sociala, Mar 1, 2012

The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact ... more The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact Evaluation (CIE). It starts with a semantic disclosure, continuing with asserting the the main counterfactual theories and their application in the Program Evaluation field and ends with the construction of a Counterfactual Evaluation Model. The article intends to present, in an introductory manner, some of the possible and probable uses of the CEM. The main question is: does it make any sense to go counter to the facts in Program Evaluation?

Research paper thumbnail of Social Impact Assessment Models

Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences

The aim of impact assessment in the public domain is to estimate accurately the largest possible ... more The aim of impact assessment in the public domain is to estimate accurately the largest possible extent to which interventions or actions achieve their objectives. Such estimates are, inevitably, to a certain degree plausible. But as the model used is more rigorous, the results will be more accurate. But what is a rigorous model for social impact assessment? And, most importantly, what model would be appropriate to estimate the social impact for the public sector in Romania? This paper is meant to analyze the main trend of models for social impact assessment in public sphere in general and in Romanian public administration in particular.

Research paper thumbnail of Going counter to the facts in program evaluation. Towards a counterfactual evaluation model (CEM)

The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact ... more The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact Evaluation (CIE). It starts with a semantic disclosure, continuing with asserting the the main counterfactual theories and their application in the Program Evaluation field and ends with the construction of a Counterfactual Evaluation Model. The article intends to present, in an introductory manner, some of the possible and probable uses of the CEM. The main question is: does it make any sense to go counter to the facts in Program Evaluation?

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation Culture and Capacity in Romanian Public Institutions

Program evaluation, strongly related with European programs but having to be extended to all admi... more Program evaluation, strongly related with European programs but having to be extended to all administration, is seen as being more and more important in the Public Administration Reform process. This paper is trying to take a look on the development of program evaluation in the Romanian public institutions. Two dimensions are analysed: evaluation culture and evaluation capacity, the first one being at the core of the second. Based on our own observations and on some other assessments the existing evaluation capacity can not be improved without real commitment towards learning from evaluation.

Research paper thumbnail of New Evaluation Model: Paem (Public Administration Evaluation Model)

Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences

In order to be effective, evaluation should be based on solid monitoring systems. If the monitori... more In order to be effective, evaluation should be based on solid monitoring systems. If the monitoring system is missing, what should be done? In this respect, the new model, called PAEM (Public Administration Evaluation Model), is a possibility. It generates structured programs and projects out of mere unstructured activities of public institutions. It helps building an indicator system that has a double functionality: it secures the future existence of a monitoring system and provides a functional evaluation toolkit.

Research paper thumbnail of Cadrul legal al evaluarii in Romania. Obiectivele strategiei nationale de evaluare

In anul 2007 am realizat o cercetare despre cultura evaluarii si capacitatea de evaluare a instit... more In anul 2007 am realizat o cercetare despre cultura evaluarii si capacitatea de evaluare a institutiilor publice de la nivel local si regional din Romania. Printre concluzii se regasesc afirmatii conform carora lispa culturii si a capacitatii de evaluare este explicata prin lipsa unui suport legislativ si institutional. Multe sperante erau legate de adoptia Strategiei Nationale de Evaluare. In acest articol, autorii incearca sa evalueze progresele inregistrate in ultimii 4 ani in implementarea strategiei. Rezultatele sunt departe de a fi incurajatoare. Niciunul dintre obiectivele strategiei nu a fost atins, iar Strategia Nationala de Evaluare pare sa fie abandonata din cauza crizei politice si economice.

Research paper thumbnail of Social impact assessment: the state of the art

Social Impact Assessment. Milwaukee, WI: …, 1974

Research paper thumbnail of Concepts of Research Methods and Statistics Used in Program Evaluation

Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences

This paper introduces aspects related to the relation between Evaluation on the one side and Rese... more This paper introduces aspects related to the relation between Evaluation on the one side and Research methods and Statistics on the other side. Because of the interdisciplinary profile of program evaluation as a theoretical and practical field, sometimes the importance of using the appropriate research methods and the adequate statistical methods is regarded as having a secondary importance. Based on our own observations and on some other assessments, we are able to state that the use of research methods and of statistical methods should be at the core of program evaluation.

Research paper thumbnail of Going counter to the facts in program evaluation. Towards a counterfactual evaluation model (CEM)

Revista De Cercetare Si Interventie Sociala, 2012

The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact ... more The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact Evaluation (CIE). It starts with a semantic disclosure, continuing with asserting the the main counterfactual theories and their application in the Program Evaluation field and ends with the construction of a Counterfactual Evaluation Model. The article intends to present, in an introductory manner, some of the possible and probable uses of the CEM. The main question is: does it make any sense to go counter to the facts in Program Evaluation?

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Program Evaluation in the Decision-Making Process

The decision of not organizing a Program Evaluation System at country level government has many n... more The decision of not organizing a Program Evaluation System at country level government has many negative implications as far as the decision-making process is concerned. The lack of political responsiveness, fiscal discipline and institutional effectiveness are part of the effects. The government does not require a coherent, solid evaluation system and, in exchange, it gets 'Bleak House'-type reports. Program evaluation offers the adequate tools to do evidence-based decision-making on public policy priorities and public resource allocation.

Research paper thumbnail of Going counter to the facts in program evaluation. Towards a counterfactual evaluation model (CEM) (English version)

Revista De Cercetare Si Interventie Sociala, Mar 1, 2012

The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact ... more The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact Evaluation (CIE). It starts with a semantic disclosure, continuing with asserting the the main counterfactual theories and their application in the Program Evaluation field and ends with the construction of a Counterfactual Evaluation Model. The article intends to present, in an introductory manner, some of the possible and probable uses of the CEM. The main question is: does it make any sense to go counter to the facts in Program Evaluation?

Research paper thumbnail of Social Impact Assessment Models

Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences

The aim of impact assessment in the public domain is to estimate accurately the largest possible ... more The aim of impact assessment in the public domain is to estimate accurately the largest possible extent to which interventions or actions achieve their objectives. Such estimates are, inevitably, to a certain degree plausible. But as the model used is more rigorous, the results will be more accurate. But what is a rigorous model for social impact assessment? And, most importantly, what model would be appropriate to estimate the social impact for the public sector in Romania? This paper is meant to analyze the main trend of models for social impact assessment in public sphere in general and in Romanian public administration in particular.

Research paper thumbnail of Going counter to the facts in program evaluation. Towards a counterfactual evaluation model (CEM)

The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact ... more The present article aims at bringing closer to the public the logic behind Counterfactual Impact Evaluation (CIE). It starts with a semantic disclosure, continuing with asserting the the main counterfactual theories and their application in the Program Evaluation field and ends with the construction of a Counterfactual Evaluation Model. The article intends to present, in an introductory manner, some of the possible and probable uses of the CEM. The main question is: does it make any sense to go counter to the facts in Program Evaluation?

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation Culture and Capacity in Romanian Public Institutions

Program evaluation, strongly related with European programs but having to be extended to all admi... more Program evaluation, strongly related with European programs but having to be extended to all administration, is seen as being more and more important in the Public Administration Reform process. This paper is trying to take a look on the development of program evaluation in the Romanian public institutions. Two dimensions are analysed: evaluation culture and evaluation capacity, the first one being at the core of the second. Based on our own observations and on some other assessments the existing evaluation capacity can not be improved without real commitment towards learning from evaluation.

Research paper thumbnail of New Evaluation Model: Paem (Public Administration Evaluation Model)

Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences

In order to be effective, evaluation should be based on solid monitoring systems. If the monitori... more In order to be effective, evaluation should be based on solid monitoring systems. If the monitoring system is missing, what should be done? In this respect, the new model, called PAEM (Public Administration Evaluation Model), is a possibility. It generates structured programs and projects out of mere unstructured activities of public institutions. It helps building an indicator system that has a double functionality: it secures the future existence of a monitoring system and provides a functional evaluation toolkit.

Research paper thumbnail of Cadrul legal al evaluarii in Romania. Obiectivele strategiei nationale de evaluare

In anul 2007 am realizat o cercetare despre cultura evaluarii si capacitatea de evaluare a instit... more In anul 2007 am realizat o cercetare despre cultura evaluarii si capacitatea de evaluare a institutiilor publice de la nivel local si regional din Romania. Printre concluzii se regasesc afirmatii conform carora lispa culturii si a capacitatii de evaluare este explicata prin lipsa unui suport legislativ si institutional. Multe sperante erau legate de adoptia Strategiei Nationale de Evaluare. In acest articol, autorii incearca sa evalueze progresele inregistrate in ultimii 4 ani in implementarea strategiei. Rezultatele sunt departe de a fi incurajatoare. Niciunul dintre obiectivele strategiei nu a fost atins, iar Strategia Nationala de Evaluare pare sa fie abandonata din cauza crizei politice si economice.

Research paper thumbnail of Social impact assessment: the state of the art

Social Impact Assessment. Milwaukee, WI: …, 1974

Research paper thumbnail of Concepts of Research Methods and Statistics Used in Program Evaluation

Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences

This paper introduces aspects related to the relation between Evaluation on the one side and Rese... more This paper introduces aspects related to the relation between Evaluation on the one side and Research methods and Statistics on the other side. Because of the interdisciplinary profile of program evaluation as a theoretical and practical field, sometimes the importance of using the appropriate research methods and the adequate statistical methods is regarded as having a secondary importance. Based on our own observations and on some other assessments, we are able to state that the use of research methods and of statistical methods should be at the core of program evaluation.