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Hi, friend! Following my previous question, regarding step 1 “Engage people affected by the program and/or evaluation”, could you please give me more information about what does it mean?

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Anton CHOW
12 May 2022
Hi, friend! Following my previous question, regarding step 1 “Engage people affected by the program and/or evaluation”, could you please give me more information about what does it mean?

Hi, friend! Following my previous question, regarding step 1 "Engage people affected by the program and/or evaluation", could you please give me more information about what does it mean?

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Tony WONG
11 May 2022

Welcome.

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Anton CHOW
11 May 2022

Thanks a lot!

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Tony WONG
11 May 2022

Thanks for asking. The first step in designing a program evaluation is to engage the stakeholders. Stakeholders are those involved in the program such as program designers, funders, and patients or clients, etc. Also, people interested in the program (family members) or the evaluation design (managers, etc.) may be stakeholders. Stakeholders should be involved in the evaluation process from the start so there is a representation of their needs and interests throughout the program evaluation and implementation. It is helpful to involve stakeholders who increase the credibility of your efforts or your evaluation (such as researchers, politicians, leaders, etc.). It is also important to involve those who are responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the activities and services provided in the program and those that may provide some advocacy or make possible the necessary changes to the program, including those who can provide sustainability or authorize funds for the continuation of the program. Do not forget to include the clients or those affected by the program activities. They can give you a realistic perspective and lots of ideas for program improvement.

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