References

Accompanying
Start of project: October 2023
End of project: June 2025

Data collection for the certificate “Fan project in accordance with the National Plan for Safety in Sports” (German: „Fanprojekt nach dem Nationalen Konzept Sport und Sicherheit“)

In Germany, there is a dense network of social work institutions in the field of adolescent soccer fans (“fan projects”) that work in accordance with [Read More]In Germany, there is a dense network of social work institutions in the field of adolescent soccer fans (“fan projects”) that work in accordance with the National Plan for Safety in Sports (German: Nationales Konzept Sport und Sicherheit). A certification of those fan projects has been launched in 2010. Offering fan projects an instrument of quality control, the certification is intended to pursue multiple goals: Establishing a common standard for fan projects, increasing confidence in the work of fan projects, and improving the working context of fan projects. The certificate is awarded on the basis of a recommendation by the Quality Management Group of the Centre for Fan Project Coordination of the German Sports Youth (German: Koordinationsstelle Fanprojekte bei der Deutschen Sportjugend). The Quality Management Group includes representatives from soccer, the highest state and family authorities, science, and fan projects themselves. After the certification was revised and tested by CEval GmbH in two previous projects and subsequently rolled out nationwide by collecting the information required for the certification in all fan projects, CEval GmbH has now been commissioned with the data collection for the third phase of the certification process for the current 71 fan projects.
Management: Vera Hennefeld
|  Co-Worker: Katharina Hary, Sandra Bäthge
Accompanying, Capacity Development, Development M&E-System
Start of project: April 2023
End of project: April 2027

Framework contract for the further development and implementation of systematic results-based approaches through monitoring and evaluation for DAAD programs (2023)

The DAAD understands itself as a modern science organization that strives to continuously improve its effectiveness through continuous learning and the willingness to change its [Read More]The DAAD understands itself as a modern science organization that strives to continuously improve its effectiveness through continuous learning and the willingness to change its work. This approach is formulated in the DAAD's Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Concept, which was adopted in 2019. The concept identifies institutional learning, quality assurance, results-based orientation, transparency in processes and legitimacy as important dimensions to which the various monitoring and evaluation activities are geared. Doing so, from an overarching perspective, the strategic orientation of the DAAD and its programs is also to be supported on an evidence-based basis. The framework agreement focuses on impact-oriented program planning, impact-oriented monitoring and target achievement and thus on further development and learning processes as well as on reporting obligations within the framework of performance monitoring. However, it also focuses on the effective and efficient use of the data generated by the Results-oriented Monitoring (RoM) in the context of monitoring-based analyses and evaluations and can thus make a significant contribution to strengthening and increasing the benefits of the RoM. For this purpose, services are provided in the following areas: - Development of results frameworks and indicator catalogues - Development of program-specific monitoring instruments and revision of the program documents according to the requirements of the monitoring concept - Data processing and analysis - Monitoring based analyses and evaluations - Internal and external workshops for the implementation of RoM - Support in the context of monitoring visits to project partners - Consultations on further approaches and methods in the field of monitoring and evaluation - Further consulting and training services
Management: Vera Hennefeld
|  Co-Worker: Sandra Bäthge, Laszlo Szentmarjay
Accompanying, To project completion
Start of project: February 2023
End of project: September 2023

Accompanying evaluation of the support programme “Female Producer Collective“ (2023)

The program "Female Producer Collective" of GOFORMUSIC gGmbH is a special support project for female producers, who receive coaching in the areas of "Creativity and [Read More]The program "Female Producer Collective" of GOFORMUSIC gGmbH is a special support project for female producers, who receive coaching in the areas of "Creativity and Idea Generation", "Recording & Sound Design", "Mixing & Mastering" and "Business & Marketing". The aim of the project is to specifically promote female producers, to counteract the low quota of women in the production sector and to inspire female musicians to produce. CEval GmbH was already commissioned with the accompanying evaluation of the funding project in the first funding round (2022). In 2023, the programme "Female Producer Collective" will start with a second round, whereby CEval GmbH will again conduct an accompanying evaluation. From a methodological point of view, focus group interviews with participants and coaches of the programme as well as an online survey via a standardised questionnaire will be conducted.
Management: Vera Hennefeld
Accompanying, To project completion
Start of project: January 2023
End of project: April 2023

Support for the evaluation of the Azubi Kolleg Lübeck

The Lübeck Trainee Kolleg is a programme of the Joachim Herz Foundation and the Lübeck Possehl Foundation, which supports 25 Lübeck trainees over two years [Read More]The Lübeck Trainee Kolleg is a programme of the Joachim Herz Foundation and the Lübeck Possehl Foundation, which supports 25 Lübeck trainees over two years in their personal development and promotes social skills. Seminars, workshops and training sessions are designed to enable the trainees to recognise and develop their strengths and potential and to increase their self-confidence, sense of responsibility and social commitment. In the block events, further training is offered on three major thematic blocks: a) communication, b) society/ politics/ economy and c) cultural education. Further goals of the programme are the exchange between the trainees, the joint learning process and the development of a network. In the long term, the programme is intended to contribute to the personal development and professional establishment of the trainees and to increase the attractiveness of vocational training. In addition, it is intended to give the development of talented trainees a greater presence in society. As a pilot project, the Azubi Kolleg is designed to run for five years. In 2023, CEval GmbH was assigned again to support the evaluation of the programme. On the basis of the results-based framework and indicator catalogue developed in the previous project, the baseline data of the second cohort will be analysed in 2023 in comparison with the data of the first cohort. In addition, online surveys among trainees, teachers and supervisors as well as focus group interviews with trainees and guided interviews with teachers and supervisors at the end of the programme are planned as the basis for a before-and-after comparison.
Management: Vera Hennefeld
Impact Analysis
Start of project: December 2022
End of project: April 2025

Support of the BfN in the Evaluation by the German Science and Humanities Council (WR) 2023/2024

As a federal departmental research institution, the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) is evaluated at regular intervals by external experts. After the first external [Read More]As a federal departmental research institution, the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) is evaluated at regular intervals by external experts. After the first external evaluation by the German Council of Science and Humanities (WR) in 2007 and the second evaluation in 2015, the third evaluation is now due in 2024. The aim of the project is to support the BfN in the conceptual preparation and follow-up of the upcoming evaluation process through external, scientific expertise. The following core tasks will be fulfilled: - Support in the collection, evaluation and preparation of data and information needed to answer the questions to the BfN and the preparation of the report; - Support in the preparation and implementation of the inspection by the WR; - Support in the analysis of the evaluation results and in the follow-up of the evaluation; - Analysis of the effectiveness and quality of BfN's science-based policy advice and knowledge communication, including the development of recommendations for its systematic further development. Development of proposals for the integration of these recommendations into the quality management of BfN's scientific work.
Management: Hansjörg Gaus
|  Co-Worker: Susanne Johanna Väth, Katharina Hary, Laszlo Szentmarjay, Vanessa Krieger
Tool evaluation
Start of project: November 2022
End of project: December 2022

Measurement of customer satisfaction with AIZ services for GIZ projects, follow-up survey 2022

To ensure continuous quality control, the Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) has mandated CEval GmbH to conduct a customer satisfaction survey concerning AIZ services for [Read More]To ensure continuous quality control, the Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) has mandated CEval GmbH to conduct a customer satisfaction survey concerning AIZ services for GIZ projects. The aim is to determine the level of satisfaction of AIZ customers with their services in the field of technical vocational education and training. For that purpose, a semi-standardized telephone survey is implemented among GIZ internal clients of AIZ services on matters of communication, consulting and services, work style and development orientation. Based on the findings, strengths and weaknesses of the HCD measures implemented by AIZ as well as resulting potential for improvement will be identified.
Management: Sandra Bäthge
To project completion
Start of project: November 2022
End of project: June 2023

Evaluation of the German Colombian Peace Institute – CAPAZ

The German Colombian Peace Institute (CAPAZ) is one of five Centers of Excellence for Research and Teaching abroad, which has been financed by the German [Read More]The German Colombian Peace Institute (CAPAZ) is one of five Centers of Excellence for Research and Teaching abroad, which has been financed by the German Federal Foreign Office since 2016. The institute is considered an academic platform for cooperation which facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of peace related research between research, teaching, civil society and state institutions, and, in doing so, intends to contribute to the establishment of a sustainable peace order in Colombia. The fields of activity of the CAPAZ institute encompass teaching, research, policy advice and knowledge transfer. With the current funding period coming to an end and in view of an envisaged next funding period, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) mandated CEval GmbH with an evaluation of the CAPAZ institute. The mission of the evaluation is to review the project progress and results and, on that basis, put forth recommendations allowing to further develop and possibly improve the project and its funding. In that respect, the evaluation draws on the following evaluation criteria: relevance, effectiveness (i.e., goal achievement and impact), efficiency, sustainability, as well as coordination, complementarity and coherence. The approach chosen for this evaluation is theory-based and participatory. Methodologically, it is based on a combination of primarily qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, including an analysis of documents and secondary data, exploratory interviews as well as in-depth guided interviews and focus group discussions.
Management: Sandra Bäthge
Accompanying, Impact Analysis
Start of project: September 2022
End of project: November 2023

Evaluation of the digital senior portal “digital.vital

he senior citizens' portal "digital.vital" is a model project of the Amt Hüttener Berge, the district of Germersheim and the city of Püttlingen. The aim [Read More]he senior citizens' portal "digital.vital" is a model project of the Amt Hüttener Berge, the district of Germersheim and the city of Püttlingen. The aim of the portal is to make a contribution to meeting the challenges associated with demographic change and advancing digitalisation: Through needs-based offers, people are to be supported in the areas of nutrition, exercise and leisure activities/social participation (incl. housing, mobility, support) in achieving and maintaining a high quality of life in old age. At the same time, the portal also aims to strengthen the digital participation of older people. The project started in July 2020 and from autumn 2022 various services and information will be made available on the portal. The Amt Hüttener Berge has commissioned CEval GmbH to evaluate the senior citizens' portal in order to gain insights into the quality of the information and services offered and to identify possible potential for optimising the user experience in terms of portal functionality and content. Methodologically, a total of four participant observations will be carried out for the structured evaluation of the user experience among the pilot users in the context of so-called digital workshops at various locations. The participant observations will be supplemented by follow-up interviews with selected participants a few days after their visit to the digital workshops in order to collect data on the actual benefits of the workshops and the use of the website by the participants. In addition, a standardised online survey will be conducted among senior citizens' organisations and actors in the partner municipalities on their perceptions and professional assessments of the senior citizens' portal, its services and potential for further development.
Auftraggeber: Amt Hüttener Berge
Accompanying, Impact Analysis
Start of project: September 2022
End of project: September 2023

Evaluation Lectureships

As the world's largest funding organisation for the exchange of students and academics, the DAAD promotes lectureships of academics at universities abroad with. With its [Read More]As the world's largest funding organisation for the exchange of students and academics, the DAAD promotes lectureships of academics at universities abroad with. With its lectureships abroad, the DAAD pursues foreign cultural policy, development policy, higher education policy and/or programme policy goals. Depending on the host country, the host institution and the specific configuration of a lectureship, their objectives vary. The evaluation focuses on the long-term, short-term and Herder lectureships for the period 2012 to 2022. The evaluation pursues three central objectives: To examine whether the programmes in their current design are up-to-date and needs-oriented, to support the DAAD's accountability to the Federal Foreign Office, and to support the strategic positioning of the programmes through further development. Methodologically, the evaluation is based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. It relies on a comprehensive analysis of documents and secondary data, virtual site visits, guided interviews, group discussions and online surveys.
Management: Vera Hennefeld
Accompanying, Impact Analysis
Start of project: September 2022
End of project: September 2023

Evaluation Lectureships

As the world's largest funding organisation for the exchange of students and academics, the DAAD promotes lectureships of academics at universities abroad with. With its [Read More]As the world's largest funding organisation for the exchange of students and academics, the DAAD promotes lectureships of academics at universities abroad with. With its lectureships abroad, the DAAD pursues foreign cultural policy, development policy, higher education policy and/or programme policy goals. Depending on the host country, the host institution and the specific configuration of a lectureship, their objectives vary. The evaluation focuses on the long-term, short-term and Herder lectureships for the period 2012 to 2022. The evaluation pursues three central objectives: To examine whether the programmes in their current design are up-to-date and needs-oriented, to support the DAAD's accountability to the Federal Foreign Office, and to support the strategic positioning of the programmes through further development. Methodologically, the evaluation is based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. It relies on a comprehensive analysis of documents and secondary data, virtual site visits, guided interviews, group discussions and online surveys.
Management: Vera Hennefeld