Engagement Evaluation

Question 1

“Everyday Democracy” guide

Answer 1

https://everyday-democracy.org/dialogue/

Question 2

Process Evaluation

Answer 2

Collecting data in the planning and implementation phases, such as frequency and content of planning meetings, inclusiveness of process, and diversity/representativeness of planners. At beginning and throughout engagement process.

Question 3

Outcome Evaluation

Answer 3

Assesses change resulting from community engagement. I.e. change in the way people engage with each other and change resulting from their engagement. Might involve collecting individual or community level changes in how people engage with each other. Evaluated at end of engagement process. Answers the question: to what extent are people in the community engaged?

Question 4

Impact Evaluation

Answer 4

Seeks to establish evidence of causality. Random assignment of participants and the use of an intervention group and a control group. Can be challenging/costly. Answers the question: to what extent can community change be attributed to community engagement?

Question 5

Evaluating Community Engagement - Table

Answer 5