Evaluation of programs and public policies

Authors

  • Helenara Fagundes Universidade Católica de Pelotas
  • Alessandra Ballinhas de Moura Universidade Católica de Pelotas

Abstract

The human need to know is directly linked to a desire to understand, explain, judge and alter reality. Natural human curiosity steers thought to value judgments. It is true that any form of evaluation must involve a judgment, that is, in essence it involves attributing value, a measure of approval or disapproval of a public policy or program. The evaluative process should be an issue of constant study given the demand raised in reality, where public policies must respond to the needs of the population by implanting and implementing actions with quality. This article contextualizes the evolution of the process of evaluation and analyzes the methodological factors that should be used in public programs and policies, emphasizing the analytical models of effectiveness, efficacy and efficiency.

Key words – Evaluation. Programs. Methodology. Results. Planning. Public policies. Impacts. Efficiency. Effectiveness. Efficacy.

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Published

2009-08-13

How to Cite

Fagundes, H., & de Moura, A. B. (2009). Evaluation of programs and public policies. Textos & Contextos (Porto Alegre), 8(1), 89–103. Retrieved from https://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/ojs/index.php/fass/article/view/5676

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Public policies: fundamental principles, training and evaluation

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