Our services > Evaluation

Evaluation is a diverse and developing field. Our approach is strategic—we help clients decide what evaluation will meet their needs, and which designs and methods are feasible and can answer their questions. And we conduct highly credible independent evaluations.

Our consultants are active members of the Australasian Evaluation Society, and Chris Milne, Principal Consultant, is an inaugural Fellow of the Society.

Conducting independent evaluations

Decision makers want reliable evidence about the results of programs and policies. We conduct independent evaluations using designs and methods—quantitative and qualitative—that produce valid and reliable data. Our evaluations provide credible conclusions and clear concise reports. ARTD has successfully conducted over two hundred evaluation projects — from large-scale national programs to small community projects.

Designing frameworks and strategies

Drawing upon our experience in evaluation, we use program logic, stakeholder analysis and consultation to design performance frameworks and evaluation strategies for large programs and complex multi-agency initiatives.

Advising on evaluation and meta-evaluation

We provide advice on all aspects of evaluation. We help clients to scope evaluations that are strategic, feasible and value for money, and to improve existing evaluation projects. We can review the quality of current or completed evaluations through meta-evaluation techniques.

Evidence-based policy

We can advise organisations on using evidence and evaluation within public policy. We research international trends in evaluation and the use of evidence. We develop organisation-wide evaluation policies and plans. We advise on where to direct evaluation and research efforts, and how to build capacity for evaluation.