scholarly journals Making Evaluation More Responsive to Policy Needs: The Case of the Labour Market Development Agreements

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Gingras ◽  
Andy Handouyahia ◽  
Georges Awad ◽  
Stéphanie Roberge ◽  
Tony Haddad
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Market Development ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Evaluation Staff ◽  
Données Administratives ◽  
Development Agreement ◽  
Développement Social

This note describes how Employment and Social Development Canada evaluation staff transformed the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) evaluation process to make it more timely, cost-effective, and relevant for policy de-velopment. The note provides background on the LMDAs and discusses key drivers for changing the evaluation approach. In particular, it describes the benefits of using small targeted studies, rich administrative panel data, and building in-house evalu-ation capacity. It concludes with some lessons learned for the evaluation practice.Cette note décrit comment l’équipe de l’évaluation de programmes à  Emploi et Développement social Canada a transformé l’évaluation des ententes sur le développement du marché du travail (EDMT) afin d’accroître sa pertinence pour le développement des politiques, réduire le temps nécessaire pour conduire l’évaluation et rendre le processus plus efficient. Cette note présente les EDMT et décrit les facteurs qui ont conduit à changer l’approche d’évaluation. De façon spéci-fique, elle présente les avantages de mener de petites études d’évaluation ciblées, de miser sur l’analyse de données administratives longitudinales et de développer une capacité d’évaluation interne. Elle conclue avec des leçons apprises pour la pratique de l’évaluation.

scholarly journals Pathway to the Transformative Policy of Agenda 2030: Evaluation of Finland’s Sustainable Development Policy

2022 ◽  
pp. 237-249
Author(s):  
Mari Räkköläinen ◽  
Anu Saxén
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Future Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Approaches

AbstractFinland has been the first country in the world to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the national implementation the Agenda 2030. The purpose of the evaluation was to support efficient implementation of the agenda by producing information on the nation’s sustainability work for all administrative branches. The evaluation results are used for coherence in the policies and long-term sustainable development activities. The evaluation produced concrete recommendations on future directions for sustainable development policy. It also proposed future evaluation approaches.In this chapter, the authors present the evaluation approach and discuss the key results and their usage. They identify the essential elements of the utility of the evaluation in contributing to national progress of sustainable development policy. The Agenda 2030 evaluation approach was developmentally oriented and conducted in a very participatory manner. The authors reflect on the evaluative lessons learned and future options. They encourage emphasis on learning throughout the evaluation process even more in policy-level evaluations, and special attention to usefulness of the evaluation results already in evaluation design. Designing inclusive evaluation processes is a crucial precondition for evidence-informed learning and decision making in promoting transformative policy in the country context.

scholarly journals Food Security, Environmental Health, and the Economy in Mexico: Lessons Learned with the COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7470
Author(s):  
Rebeca Monroy-Torres ◽  
Ángela Castillo-Chávez ◽  
Erika Carcaño-Valencia ◽  
Marco Hernández-Luna ◽  
Alex Caldera-Ortega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
Mesh Terms

The COVID-19 pandemic showed an impact mainly on the health of people and the economy of households. The levels of food security in the world’s households, especially in Mexico, have decreased. When people do not have food security, their health is compromised and they have financial problems; on the other hand, environmental deterioration has a link with food security. The purpose of this review is to analysis of the current situation in Mexico of food security, environmental health and economy, the main lessons learned in these areas and their proposals integrating public policies. A review was carried out in the main databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science, CAB Abstracts y PAIS Index) with the following keywords and according to the MeSH terms: Food security, food insecurity, environmental health, public policies, environmental, production, integrating the word COVID-19 in English and Spanish. Only 44.5% of Mexican households presented food security. For food insecurity, 22.6% had moderate and severe food insecurity, while 32.9% had mild insecurity. Food insecurity and the health impacts of environmental origin (waste management during the coronavirus pandemic, water contaminated by bacteria, viruses, and toxins; air pollution) generates impacts on economic activity by not offering food that meets health regulations. Without the application of cost-effective measures and interventions for the prevention and control of patients with obesity, the direct costs for 2023 will amount to 9 million dollars, which worsens the household economy. Despite having laws and policies on the right to food, a healthy environment (water), and opportunities for economic growth, these human rights are not fulfilled. The conclusion is that it is necessary to use a health and agroecological model to promote public policies (health, environment, and economy) that aims to prevent the discussed issues, with multidisciplinary and intersectoral interventions (government, academia, researchers, civil society organizations, industry, and population). This upholds the human right that all people should enjoy an adequate, healthy environment and have access to high-quality food.

Evaluating a Functional Family Therapy Intervention: Challenges and Lessons Learned

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973152098560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Celinska
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Functional Family Therapy ◽  
Functional Family ◽  
Family Based

Purpose: This case study is the introspective account of the evaluation process of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) as implemented in Middlesex County in New Jersey between 2005 and 2011. The study presents challenges and issues in evaluation falling into three main categories. Methods: The case study is based on the recollections and documented experiences of the author who was responsible for all major aspects of the evaluation including designing the study, collecting the data, and handling daily evaluation activities. Results: The author differentiated among three main categories of challenges. In respect to research design, the relative merits of experimental versus nonexperimental designs and quantitative versus qualitative research methods are discussed. The second set of issues involves developing and exercising the social competence skills necessary to form working partnerships with service providers. The third set encompasses logistical barriers encountered during daily evaluation activities. Conclusions: The challenges and lessons learned from conducting the outcome evaluation of FFT are situated within scholarly debates on evaluation research, with the goal of providing further insights into the on-the-ground implementation and process of program evaluations. The experiences, recollections and processes illustrate challenges and solutions applicable to evaluations of other family-based violence prevention interventions.

Chemical Deliquification of Unconventional Gas Wells

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.. Francis-LaCroix ◽  
D.. Seetaram
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Large Deviation ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Offshore Platforms ◽  
Gas Wells ◽  
Current Production

Abstract Trinidad and Tobago offshore platforms have been producing oil and natural gas for over a century. Current production of over 1500 Bcf of natural gas per year (Administration, 2013) is due to extensive reserves in oil and gas. More than eighteen of these wells are high-producing wells, producing in excess of 150 MMcf per day. Due to their large production rates, these wells utilize unconventionally large tubulars 5- and 7-in. Furthermore, as is inherent with producing gas, there are many challenges with the production. One major challenge occurs when wells become liquid loaded. As gas wells age, they produce more liquids, namely brine and condensate. Depending on flow conditions, the produced liquids can accumulate and induce a hydrostatic head pressure that is too high to be overcome by the flowing gas rates. Applying surfactants that generate foam can facilitate the unloading of these wells and restore gas production. Although the foaming process is very cost effective, its application to high-producing gas wells in Trinidad has always been problematic for the following reasons: Some of these producers are horizontal wells, or wells with large deviation angles.They were completed without pre-installed capillary strings.They are completed with large tubing diameters (5.75 in., 7 in.). Recognizing that the above three factors posed challenges to successful foam applications, major emphasis and research was directed toward this endeavor to realize the buried revenue, i.e., the recovery of the well's potential to produce natural gas. This research can also lead to the application of learnings from the first success to develop treatment for additional wells, which translates to a revenue boost to the client and the Trinidad economy. Successful treatments can also be used as correlations to establish an industry best practice for the treatment of similarly completed wells. This paper will highlight the successes realized from the treatment of three wells. It will also highlight the anomalies encountered during the treatment process, as well as the lessons learned from this treatment.

scholarly journals A RECONNAISSANCE-SCALE GIS-BASED MULTICRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE BIOCHAR USE: POLAND AS A CASE STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka E LATAWIEC ◽  
Lewis PEAKE ◽  
Helen BAXTER ◽  
Gerard CORNELISSEN ◽  
Katarzyna GROTKIEWICZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Multicriteria Analysis ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Indirect Land Use Change ◽  
Biomass Availability ◽  
Change Mitigation

Although increasing numbers of research papers regarding biochar are being published worldwide, in some countries growing interest in biochar has only recently been observed; this is true of Poland. We analysed information on biochar research in Poland alongside lessons learned elsewhere in order to identify the significant opportunities and risks associated with biochar use. This data fed into a GIS-based multicriteria analysis to identify areas where biochar application could deliver greatest benefit. We found that 21.8% of agricultural land in Poland has at least moderate indication for biochar use (soil organic matter below 2% and ph below 5.5), while 1.5% was categorized as a priority as it also exhibited contamination. Potential barriers identified included biomass availability and associated risks of indirect land-use change due to possible national and transnational biomass production displacement. Biochar use could have positive global consequences as a climate change mitigation strategy, particularly relevant in a country with limited alternatives. Scaling up a mitigation technology that is viable on account of its co-benefits might be cost-effective, which could, in turn, adjust national perspectives and stronger involvement in developing mitigation policies at the regional level. Biochar has much promise in temperate conditions and further research should therefore be assigned to explore biochar’s environmental and socio-economic impacts.

scholarly journals EVALUASI IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN NO. 12 TAHUN 2012 TENTANG TUNTUTAN PENGELOLAAN KURIKULUM

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dwi Deswary
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Product Evaluation ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Process Learning ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Goals And Objectives

This study aims to determine (1) The results of the input evaluation; (2) The results of the evaluation process; and (3) The results of the product evaluation on the policy implementation of Act 12 of the year 2012 on the Program Study of Education Management, Postgraduate Program, University State of Jakarta (UNJ). The research method was a qualitative evaluation approach. Data collected by conducting an analysis of document-based curriculum KKNI to determine the success of the implementation by stages conducted at Postgraduate Program Study of Education Management. The data were analysed descriptively and meaning on any research findings conducted qualitatively. Stages of meaning carried out through the following stages: (1) Data Collection; (2) Data Reduction; and (3) Data Display. Based on the results of input evaluation which performed on the curriculum document, known that the preparation Program Study based on curriculum KKNI of Education Management Postgraduate Program is equipped with a clear legal basis, the formulation of goals and objectives. In the aspect of supporting resources for curriculum development, Progam Study has form data analysis of curriculum results, planned programs and implementation strategies. In the process, learning strategies are divided into two approaches, namely direct and indirect approaches. In evaluating, the results are more geared towards the achievement of the program on implementation of policies based on curriculum KKNI in Postgraduate Program Study of Education Management by a predetermined time phase, namely the achievement during the short-term period (1 to 2 years).

scholarly journals Developing the flexible library and information workforce.

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (64) ◽  
pp. 24-26
Author(s):  
Anne Goulding ◽  
Evelyn Kerslake
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Labour Markets ◽  
Labour Market Flexibility ◽  
Defined Media ◽  
Flexible Workforce ◽  
Forward Looking

Flexibility is a vaguely defined media buzzword connoting the progressive, forward-looking workplace. Employers report that increased labour market flexibility has made them more cost-effective, efficient, better able to deal with customer and employee demands and the implementation of new technology. But what is happening to those workers who make up the flexible workforce? For a while in the 1980s it seemed that flexibility could do no wrong; now, however, the shortcomings of flexible labour markets are becoming more apparent.

scholarly journals Analysis of Present Conditions and Prospects of the Labour Market Development in Russia

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 35-45
Author(s):  
Vladymir Volynskyi ◽  
Victor Zaitzev
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Market Development ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Unemployment Benefits ◽  
Statistical Data Analysis ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Additional Education ◽  
High Educational

In this article, based on the statistical data analysis, we consider the labour market in the contemporary Russia in face of global economic crises. In our opinion, two kinds of programs should be in Russia interest: coordination of unemployment benefits with vocational training, retraining or additional education; using the compelled holidays for additional education and retraining. The target programs directed on strengthening employees’ positions with a high educational level on the labour market are extremely necessary in the Russian conditions. In order to decide on specific problems special departments should be created in the Ministry of Work and Social Development of the Russian Federation.

scholarly journals Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Community-Based Longitudinal Studies in Urban, Minority Neighborhoods: Lessons Learned from the PARCS Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily B Ferris ◽  
Katarzyna Wyka ◽  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
Joan M Dorn ◽  
Lorna Thorpe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Natural Experiments ◽  
Retention Strategies ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation ◽  
The Impact

UNSTRUCTURED Longitudinal, natural experiments provide an ideal evaluation approach to better understand the impact of built environment interventions on community health outcomes, particularly heath disparities. As there are many recruitment and retention challenges inherent to the design of longitudinal, natural experiments, adaptive and iterative recruitment and retention strategies are critical to the success of a study. This paper documents lessons learned from the Physical Activity and Redesigned Community Spaces (PARCS) Study. The PARCS Study, while ongoing, has developed several approaches to improve the recruitment and retention protocols by prioritizing the following four dimensions: 1) building trust with communities; 2) adapting the study protocol to meet participants’ needs and to reflect their capacity for participation; 3) operational flexibility; and 4) measurement and evaluation systems. These strategies may help researchers more successfully recruit and retain participants, particularly in low-income, minority neighborhoods, into longitudinal studies.

scholarly journals The Optimization of Building Deconstruction for Department of Defense Facilities: Ft. McClellan Deconstruction Project

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley Guy
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Total Labor

Deconstruction is the selective dismantling of building structures to recover the maximum amount of primarily reusable and secondarily recyclable materials in a safe and cost-effective manner. Deconstruction is a labor intensive process and can be difficult to achieve in a time-efficient and economical manner for light wood-framed buildings. Deconstruction techniques that balance hand and mechanical labor must be developed to maintain the integrity of materials for reuse and obtain maximum salvage value per unit of cost and time-on-site. This project entailed the removal of three identical WWII-era two-story wood-framed barracks buildings at Ft. McClellan Army Base, Anniston, AL, using hand deconstruction, combined mechanical and hand deconstruction techniques, and a traditional demolition method, i.e., mechanical reduction and disposal, in order to determine “optimal” deconstruction techniques based on salvage value per unit of cost. The maximum practical materials salvage from the study buildings using 100% hand deconstruction techniques was 39% of the mass by weight. A combination of hand and mechanical techniques was discovered to have approximately the same economic efficiency as 100% hand deconstruction, measured as a ratio of gross cost per salvage value, with a 44.6% reduction in total labor-hours, and a reduction of only 7% of salvage materials by weight. These findings indicate the potential for greatly increasing wood-framed building deconstruction practice relative to the additional time-on-site and labor that is required, compared to demolition, while optimizing economic benefits. This paper describes the research methods and deconstruction techniques employed, and lessons learned to advance the practice of deconstruction to be more economically competitive and time-efficient.

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