Evaluation should be an integral part of the delegation process and considered from the outset of a DHA programme. Data gathered from evaluation will also be helpful in the ongoing construction of business cases to further develop DHA.

Key questions to ask regarding evaluation are: when it will be conducted; how frequently; how will it be done; what data will be required; who will be involved in evaluation activities. With regard to the latter, evaluation may be on a small scale or may involve support from wider partners such as local universities and research organisations.

Using the evaluation provided will support in ensuring robust understanding of the effectiveness of DHA programmes. In the table below, we set out potential outcomes from DHA programmes, how these could be measured and where data to do this may be sourced. While you may not use all of these, do consider carefully at the outset what the DHA should achieve and how this will be evaluated.