Program Evaluation

Many international non-governmental organizations do not use any form of program evaluation. This is alarming because program evaluations are an important process for non-governmental organizations and are an effective management practice. They are often necessary for funders to see because they want to know the programs they are funding are effective. Therefore, you might think that it only seems practical to build it into the processes of the organization. However, that is not always the case.

For this Assignment, reflect on some reasons organizations might choose to not to use program evaluations.

In 250–500 words, explain some of the likely reasons for the lack of use of program evaluations.