Baseline evaluations

Know your
starting point.

Establish a clear reference before implementation, so progress can be measured against something meaningful.

REFERENCE / T₀Before implementation

Every change
needs a reference.

Starting conditionsAgreed indicatorsFuture comparison

Understand the setting and the people the programme aims to reach.

Illustrative framework · the approach is agreed for each project.

A reference you
can return to.

Define the measures: Agree indicators and the questions behind them.
Collect the evidence: Use a documented approach to sampling and data quality.
Keep the record: Receive a baseline dataset, findings and a reference for later comparison.