{"id":21250,"date":"2024-09-04T19:52:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T17:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceval.de\/?p=21250"},"modified":"2025-01-13T17:07:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T16:07:33","slug":"new-publication-handbook-on-evaluation-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceval.de\/en\/new-publication-handbook-on-evaluation-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"New Publication: HANDBOOK ON EVALUATION (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>FREE DOWNLOADS:<\/strong><\/mark> Click the box for free access to three chapters from our latest book in PDF!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e3e6eb;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2637\" height=\"3415\" src=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Book-single-cover-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21265 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Book-single-cover-1.png 2637w, https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Book-single-cover-1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Book-single-cover-1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Book-single-cover-1-768x995.png 768w, https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Book-single-cover-1-1186x1536.png 1186w, https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Book-single-cover-1-1581x2048.png 1581w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2637px) 100vw, 2637px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Book Title:<\/strong> Handbook on Evaluation<br><strong>Editors: <\/strong>Reinhard Stockmann<br><strong>DOI:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4337\/9781035321483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4337\/9781035321483<\/a><br><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Edward Elgar Publishing<br><strong>Hardcover ISBN:<\/strong> 978 1 03532 147 6<br><strong>Published:<\/strong> 06 Aug 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parts for preview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Handbook-Content.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Handbook-Content.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Handbook-Contributers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contributors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stockmann-Handbook-Chap-1-An-introduction-to-evaluation-.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stockmann-Handbook-Chap-1-An-introduction-to-evaluation-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chapter 1: Introduction to the Handbook on Evaluation: what do we need evaluation for?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stockmann-Handbook-Chap-4-Competing-and-complementary-approaches-to-evaluation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chapter 4: Competing and complementary approaches to evaluation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stockmann-Handbook-Chap-6-Social-and-political-context-of-evaluation.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stockmann-Handbook-Chap-6-Social-and-political-context-of-evaluation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chapter 6: Social and political context of evaluation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Handbook-index.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Index<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to announce the release of the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgaronline.com\/edcollbook\/book\/9781035321483\/9781035321483.xml\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.e-elgar.com\/shop\/gbp\/handbook-on-evaluation-9781035321476.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handbook on Evaluation<\/a>,&#8221; a comprehensive guide authored by Professor Reinhard Stockmann and the CEval team. This new publication serves as a vital resource for those engaged in the evaluation of public and social policies, projects, and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Handbook provides a systematic and comprehensive exploration into the planning, process, implementation, and utilization of evaluations. Covering the process and individual steps of evaluation in detail, in chronological order, and in terms of practical application, this Handbook identifies the characteristics and standards that distinguish a professionally and competently conducted evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CEval-author-retouched--1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CEval-author-retouched--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CEval-author-retouched--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CEval-author-retouched--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CEval-author-retouched--1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CEval-author-retouched--2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Authors of the Handbook on Evaluation (from right to left): Janis Wicke, Professor Wolfgang Meyer, Stefan Silvestrini, Professor Reinhard Stockmann, and Vera Hennefeld. Tanja Stockmann (far left) supported the logistics of the book&#8217;s publication.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Handbook<\/em> is an English translation of the &#8220;<em>Handbuch zur Evaluation \u2013 Eine praktische Handlungsanleitung<\/em>&#8220;, first published in 2007, with an updated second edition released in 2022. It remains the most widely sold evaluation handbook in Germany. The book is exclusively written by the CEval team\u2014including Professor Reinhard Stockmann, Professor Wolfgang Meyer, Stefan Silvestrini, Vera Hennefeld, Laszlo Szentmarjay, Janis Wicke and Niklas Zierke\u2014the <em>Handbook<\/em> draws on more than 30 years of expertise gained at Saarland University\u2019s Chair of Sociology and the Center for Evaluation (CEval). This extensive background, built upon hundreds of research projects, evaluations, and consultancy roles for governments, NGOs, and civil society organizations worldwide, serves as the foundation of the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Handbook<\/em> begins by defining key concepts such as monitoring and quality management, before delving into the organizational implementation of evaluations and how these evaluations are embedded within their social and political contexts. It then covers various evaluation designs and methods for data collection, management, measurement, and analysis\u2014detailing the conditions under which these methods are most effective. The book concludes with a summary of the forms of reporting to ensure their optimal use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluations go beyond project and program management\u2014they contribute to rational management, create transparency, and serve societal enlightenment. In today\u2019s society, where evidence-based decision-making is more critical than ever, this <em>Handbook<\/em> is an indispensable tool for students, scholars, evaluators, and decision-makers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can purchase this book with a <a href=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Handbook-on-Evaluation_Elgar_0903_FLYER.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ceval.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Handbook-on-Evaluation_Elgar_0903_FLYER.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35% discount<\/a> using the provided discount code. The book is also available as an eBook via <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Reinhard_Stockmann_Handbook_on_Evaluation?id=Hz4aEQAAQBAJ&amp;pli=1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Reinhard_Stockmann_Handbook_on_Evaluation?id=Hz4aEQAAQBAJ&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebooks.com\/en-de\/book\/211445237\/handbook-on-evaluation\/reinhard-stockmann\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ebooks.com\/en-de\/book\/211445237\/handbook-on-evaluation\/reinhard-stockmann\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ebooks.com<\/a>, and other vendors, as well as for subscribing institutions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgaronline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elgaronline<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Expert Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is an important <em>Handbook<\/em> that comprehensively lays out the foundational institutional and methodological issues in evaluation. Written in a pragmatic style, it is especially helpful to young and emerging evaluators, though experienced practitioners will also find useful insights to refresh their knowledge.\u201d<br>\u2013 <em>Jos Vaessen, Evaluation Advisor, The Independent Evaluation Group, World Bank Group<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe <em>Handbook<\/em> explains evaluation principles, concepts, and technical aspects in simple, accessible terms. It will benefit a broad audience, including academics, evaluation practitioners, development professionals, and development organizations. This book is an essential resource for advocating, designing, and enhancing evaluation capacity.\u201d<br>\u2013 <em>Asela Kalugagampitiya, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvaluation is crucial in modern project and program work, particularly in the public sector. Whether for planning, implementation, justification, or control, this <em>Handbook<\/em> provides the necessary foundations in a comprehensive and accessible manner, making it an indispensable resource for anyone working in the field.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><em>Fritz Sager, Professor of Political Science, University of Bern, Switzerland<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FREE DOWNLOADS: Click the box for free access to three chapters from our latest book in PDF! We are thrilled to announce the release of the &#8220;Handbook on Evaluation,&#8221; a comprehensive guide authored by Professor Reinhard Stockmann and the CEval team. 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