As we reflect on the past year, Innovative Research Insights (IRI) has been at the forefront of diverse, impactful projects that are shaping the future of communities and organizations nationwide. With a commitment to advancing equity, improving community outcomes, and driving systemic change, IRI has undertaken diverse and impactful projects across housing, homelessness, digital inclusion, … Continue reading A Year of Innovation – Highlighting the Transformative Projects of Innovative Research Insights (IRI)
An Exploration of the Success Case Method in Program Evaluation
The Success Case Method (SCM) is a qualitative and evaluative research approach that focuses on identifying and understanding the best examples of successful outcomes in a given context. The SCM, developed by Robert O. Brinkerhoff, is a useful tool for evaluating the effectiveness of programs, interventions, or strategies in organizations and other settings. The SCM … Continue reading An Exploration of the Success Case Method in Program Evaluation
Decoding Results-Based Accountability: An Analytical Insight into Mark Friedman’s Influential Framework and Its Application in Public and Nonprofit Sectors
Results-Based Accountability (RBA), also known as Outcomes-Based Accountability, is a data-driven decision-making framework that aims to improve the performance of services, programs, and communities. It was conceived and developed by Mark Friedman, a renowned social policy analyst and author, to measure the performance of services within the public and nonprofit sectors. His book, "Trying Hard … Continue reading Decoding Results-Based Accountability: An Analytical Insight into Mark Friedman’s Influential Framework and Its Application in Public and Nonprofit Sectors
Basics of Evaluation
Evaluation is a critical process for any organization or program aiming to create an impact. In its simplest form, evaluation can be viewed as a systematic application of social science research methodologies to assess the effectiveness of programs or organizations. It is a process that not only helps measure the outcomes of programs but also … Continue reading Basics of Evaluation
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