A learning agenda for the advocacy evaluation field's future

Coffman, Julia; Stachowiak, Sarah; Raynor, Jared

doi:10.1002/ev.20477

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“…Regarding the practice benefits of SCALE 3D (Research Question 1), the applications of SCALE 3D confirm and complement reported benefits previously identified (Strasser et al, 2020(Strasser et al, , 2022 and suggest that SCALE 3D can be useful to support strategic learning (Carr et al, 2019;Coffman and Beer, 2011) specifically for TSI networks. Our findings align with potential benefits of using a ToC for strategy and evaluation (Dhillon and Vaca, 2018), including more coherent and aligned interventions, mutual understanding among staff, communication with funders, explicitly articulated assumptions, more intentional execution and learning and better and timely decisions when adapting to emerging issues.…”

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“…] Innovators are accountable to the learning' (Preskill and Beer, 2012: 16). Through 'strategic learning', evaluation and strategy interact in a reciprocal relationship (Carr et al, 2019;Coffman and Beer, 2011;Preskill and Mack, 2013): The strategic orientation of vision, mission and goals informs what is relevant to measure, while the reflection on data, assumptions and evidence can help to guide strategic thinking and to make better decisions in uncertain and emergent circumstances (Coffman and Beer, 2011).…”

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Applying SCALE 3D for evaluating transformative social innovation

Strasser,

de Kraker

2023

Evaluation

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Conventional evaluation and strategy approaches insufficiently address the needs of social innovation to adapt to non-linear and emergent change processes. This study addresses this shortcoming by testing a recently developed conceptual framework (3D) for the purpose of adaptive strategy and evaluation. We translated the 3D framework into a practice tool (SCALE 3D [Strategic Capacity development, Leadership and Evaluation in 3 Dimensions]) and applied it in two projects and four workshop settings through an action-research approach, involving networks of community-led sustainability initiatives. We describe practical benefits and suggest process steps for implementing SCALE 3D, as well as overall lessons learnt. We discuss how SCALE 3D can support transformation-oriented networks in alignment with adaptive strategy and evaluation approaches, to support strategic learning as well as reporting, and thereby help practitioners adapt to emerging changes and be accountable to funders. Our findings are relevant for evaluators, action researchers, strategy consultants, funders and social innovation practitioners supporting transformative networks.

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Applying SCALE 3D for evaluating transformative social innovation

Strasser,

de Kraker

2023

Evaluation

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“…The advocacy work included capacity building, sensitisation and awareness creation; strategic communications, media advocacy and policy advocacy. The framework that undergirded the advocacy intervention was developed by Coffman and Beer 25. Our chosen strategies were informed by our target audiences (public, influencers and decision-makers)—see figure 2.…”

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“…The framework that undergirded the advocacy intervention was developed by Coffman and Beer. 25 Our chosen strategies were informed by our target audiences (public, influencers and decision-makers)—see figure 2 .…”

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Making food-related health taxes palatable in sub-Saharan Africa: lessons from Ghana

Laar,

Amoah,

Massawudu

et al. 2023

BMJ Glob Health

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Amidst high burden of infectious diseases, undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are predicted to become the leading cause of death in Ghana by 2030. NCDs are driven, to a large extent, by unhealthy food environments. Concerned, the Ghana Ministry of Health (MOH) has since 2012 sought to garner the support of all to address this challenge. We aimed to support the MOH to address the challenge through public health policy measures, but would soon be reminded that longstanding challenges to policy development such as data poverty, and policy inertia needed to be addressed. To do this, the we generated the needed evidence, curated the evidence, and availed the evidence to Ghanaian policymakers, researchers and civil society actors. Thus, we addressed the problem of data poverty using context-relevant research, and policy inertia through advocacy and scholar activism. In this paper, we share how a public interest coalition used context-relevant research, evidence-informed advocacy and scholar activism to valorise and increase demand for healthy food policy (including food-related health taxes) in Ghana.

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“…Based on existing literature, three main reasons for the low-level of advocacy evaluation by NGOs can be identified. First, NGOs have limited human and financial resources devoted to evaluation (Coffman, 2009; Jones, 2011). Second, advocacy organizations are hesitant to conduct and share evaluations due to fear of revealing strategies, which could benefit competing organizations or those to be influenced (Patton, 2008).…”

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Understanding the what, how, and why in advocacy: Assessing the applicability of participatory process evaluation methodology in an advocacy context

van Oort,

van ‘t Riet,

Parejo Pagador

et al. 2023

Evaluation

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While evaluations are critical for non-governmental organizations to strengthen their advocacy strategies, evaluators and advocates encounter many difficulties evaluating such efforts. This article discusses the contribution of the participatory process evaluation methodology to advocacy evaluation, using a Dutch global health advocacy program as a case study. As participatory process evaluation is a novel methodology in the field of advocacy, the article’s primary focus concerns the application and utility of the methodology. Findings suggest that participatory process evaluation in an advocacy context can provide insights into the implementation of advocacy tools and activities, encouraging reflection and leading to ideas and practical tools to strengthen advocacy efforts. While participatory process evaluation can help overcome some of the often-experienced barriers in advocacy evaluation, further research is needed to consolidate advocacy evaluation theory and practice.

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A learning agenda for the advocacy evaluation field's future

Cited by 5 publications

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Applying SCALE 3D for evaluating transformative social innovation

Applying SCALE 3D for evaluating transformative social innovation

Making food-related health taxes palatable in sub-Saharan Africa: lessons from Ghana

Understanding the what, how, and why in advocacy: Assessing the applicability of participatory process evaluation methodology in an advocacy context

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