| Session Title: New Cost Tools for The Evaluator’s Toolkit |
| Skill-Building Workshop 350 to be held in Texas C on Thursday, Nov 11, 3:35 PM to 4:20 PM |
| Sponsored by the Costs, Effectiveness, Benefits, and Economics TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Nadini Persaud, University of the West Indies, npersaud07@yahoo.com |
| Abstract: Cost analysis is a critical component of professional evaluations. Knowing that a program has helped participants is insufficient—evaluators must demonstrate that supposedly successful programs are not only cost effective, but cost effective to similar programs. According to the evaluation literature however, many evaluators do not have the requisite training to conduct rigorous cost analysis. This inadequacy can have serious repercussions—for example, termination of beneficial programs or implementation of new programs or continuation of existing programs that are not cost effective. This workshop will introduce evaluators to three cost analysis tools that will help them to conduct rigorous cost studies. After providing the audience with a brief overview of the tools, attendees will break into small groups and work on a practical exercise with the facilitator’s guidance. Tools will be disseminated free to participants and participants will be encouraged to use the tools and send questions/queries to the facilitator. |