MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FINDINGS
Summary
Box 4 gives some useful Do’s and Don’ts
which might help in the planning, and
also the assessment, of your impact
survey.
BOX 4 DO’S AND DON’TS OF IMPACT SURVEYS
DON’T be tempted to make an |
DO start by using other tools first |
DON’T try to answer all the issues |
DO be very clear about your |
DON’T undertake an impact survey if |
DO check whether you can get the |
DON’T collect information you |
DO look at what information you |
DON’T settle for poor quality data |
DO be rigorous about data collection |
DON’T assume tools like the |
DO devote sufficient time to adapting |
DON’T get held up at the analysis |
DO ensure you have sufficient skills |
DON’T jump to conclusions in your |
DO triangulate findings with results |
Resources
Nelson, C. (ed.), 2000,
Learning from Clients, Assessment Tools
for Microfinance Practitioners,
Washington, D.C.: SEEP/AIMS
Mosley, P. 1998,
The Use of Control Groups in Impact
Assessments for Microfinance,
Geneva: International Labour Office
Social Finance Unit
Roche, C. 1999,
Impact Assessment for Development
Agencies: Learning to Value Change,
Oxford: Oxfam
Hulme, D. 1997,
Impact Assessment Methodologies for
Microfinance: A Review,
Washington, D.C.: AIMS
Kirkpatrick et al, 2001,
Basic Impact Assessment at Project
Level,
Manchester: EDIAIS.
Other related Imp-Act Practice Notes
(available from Imp-Act secretariat or
website):
1. The Feedback Loop: Responding to
client needs
2. QUIP: Understanding clients through
in-depth interviews
3. Learning from client exit
5. Choosing and using indicators
for effective social performance
management
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