Organization: Evidence Aid
Registration deadline: 19 Nov 2018
Starting date: 28 Nov 2018
Ending date: 29 Nov 2018
Evaluating complex humanitarian interventions – utilising evidence-based approaches 2-day Evidence Aid course, 9.00am – 5.00pm both days. Cost: $550* incl GST, Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th November 2018
Course Outline: Humanitarian interventions are invariably complex and this course will aim to teach how to utilise evidence-based approaches to evaluate them. Through 8 sessions (see details below), the course, run by Professor Paul Montgomery, will equip participants with up-to-date research and best practices in evaluation skills and how these can be applied to the humanitarian and non-profit sectors. This includes covering aspects on question formulation, use of systematic reviewing, study designs (including randomised controlled trials), implementation and how to develop theories of change. Given the nature of most humanitarian interventions, it is challenging to establish with certainty what interventions ‘work’ and how to optimise existing practices. This course will teach participants how to work with ‘complexity’ and what aspects to consider when developing or appraising humanitarian interventions. Session 1 will introduce the concept of evidence-based practice and systematic reviewing with a focus on interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Session 2 will address how to conduct and evaluate evaluations with high quality studies. Session 3 will cover and discuss the practical and ethical issues of evaluating different types of humanitarian interventions. Session 4 will elaborate on what tools and practices can be applied to measure the impact of interventions in complex settings- a focus on ‘how-to’. Session 5 and 6 will discuss the concept of ‘complexity’ and demonstrate how complex interventions can be meaningfully investigated by developing ‘theories of change’. In session 7, the issue of implementation and context will be addressed with a focus on how to balance programme fidelity with local adaptation. Last, session 8 will elaborate on different types of trial (e.g. realist, pragmatic) and cover alternative methods.
How to register:
Further information
Dr Caroline Spencer, MUDRI Academic Co-ordinator, Caroline.Spencer@monash.edu, +61 3 9905 4397 – Academic program
Ms Samantha Bailey, MUDRI Project Administration, Samantha.Bailey@monash.edu, +61 3 9902 0358 – Administration & Registration