Evaluation is a systematic process of assessing the value, quality, or effectiveness of a program, project, product, or policy. It involves the collection and analysis of information to determine how well something is working and to identify areas for improvement. Evaluation can take many forms, such as formative (conducted during the development or implementation of a project to improve its design), summative (conducted after implementation to assess its outcomes and impacts), and developmental (focused on understanding and improving processes over time).
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