Knowledge Shared:

This book examines an approach to evaluation that enables citizens and professionals alike to jointly assess the extent to which the benefits of development are shared—and by whom. It presents leading-edge analysis on the theory and practice of participatory evaluation around the world. As the most comprehensive book on participatory evaluation currently available, this volume is a highly valued tool for practitioners and policy makers in all segments of development cooperation and a reference source for students, professors, scholars and researchers in all disciplines related to sustainable and equitable development. Both editors have worked in participatory development, research and evaluation for twenty-five years. They have published widely in these areas and have taught participatory development issues at the university level in Africa and Canada. Kassam and Jackson have played leading roles in international networks on participatory research and evaluation in adult education, literacy, community and rural development, and public sector training.