9. What is the timeline for the evaluation activities?

• Given the resources and project plan, what will be achieved at key times/points during the evaluation?

Given the resources and project plan, what will be achieved at key times / points during the evaluation?

A timeline is an essential element of an evaluation plan and should be negotiated with the key stakeholder groups. It enables both the project staff and the evaluation staff to schedule the major activities required to complete the evaluation on time and within budget and to track these to ensure there is a smooth flow of activities. A sample timeline for an independent evaluation is provided in Figure 4. It demonstrates the different evaluation activities which will take place during the three phases of this project as well as the key reporting deadlines.

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Figure 4. Evaluation Timeline