865-0044-00L  Evaluation of Projects

SemesterSpring Semester 2020
LecturersK. Schneider, F. Brugger
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentOnly for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation.

ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted.

Registration only through the NADEL administration office.


AbstractThe course deals with different approaches and types of evaluations within the framework of development projects. The participants acquire knowledge and skills for the use of methods for the analysis of project processes and results and their use in project management. In order to deepen the understanding, practical project examples are focused on.
ObjectiveThe course enables to plan and manage evaluation processes effectively and efficiently.
Content- Purpose, design and implementation of evaluations
- Evaluation Standards
- Advantages and disadvantages of different evaluation methods
- Quality assurance and implementation of evaluation results
Prerequisites / NoticeStudents of the course must fulfil requirements specified on the homepage of NADEL. Electronic registration may be done only after registration with NADEL secretariate.