Tag: social sector

Development of an evidence rating scale for the New Zealand social sector

Standards of evidence are rating scales against which evidence for the effectiveness of social interventions can be assessed. International best practice in the development and use of such standards was reviewed and an evidence rating scale for New Zealand was developed. The rating scale was used to assess the evidence supporting social investment budget bids …

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Guidance on evaluation and critical appraisal of evidence

Produced guidance on evaluation and the critical appraisal of research and evaluation evidence, tailored for policy, funding agency, and NGO (non-government organisation) staff. Superu used these resources in their work on lifting the standards of research and evaluation in the New Zealand social sector. Year: 2015

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