DPME Evaluation Quality Assurance Framework

The National Evaluation System (NES) outlines the process to be followed when implementing evaluations in government. To ensure credible and quality evaluations are produced, the Evaluation Quality Assurance Framework (EQAF) has been developed to set out the steps for applying systematic quality assurance throughout the evaluation process considering the relevant evaluation guidelines. The EQAF seeks to ensure that the evaluation process is conducted in a way that meets the highest standards of quality, integrity, and that the findings are credible and actionable.

It provides a set of standards, guidelines, and best practices that can help evaluators to plan, design, implement, report and use evaluations in a way that is transparent, reliable, and valid. The quality assurance process is undertaken to ensure continuous improvement of evaluation processes and to improve accountability.