Evaluation of the Technical Assistance Component of DFID India's Education Portfolio

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of the Technical Assistance Component of DFID India's Education Portfolio, which is designed to enhance teaching and learning outcomes in India's education system. The evaluation, conducted by various methods including case studies, surveys, and interviews, assesses the program's effectiveness in knowledge transfer, capacity building, and addressing gender and social exclusion. It identifies challenges such as measuring impact, short assistance cycles, and linking technical assistance to educational outcomes. Recommendations include the use of management tools like the Theory of Change, better metrics for learning achievement, and improvements in management practices. The document highlights the importance of DFID Education Advisers, the need for evidence-based policymaking, and the role of soft skills in technical assistance success. It concludes that while DFID's approach is commendable, further research and better monitoring are needed to fully understand and enhance the impact of technical assistance on education reforms. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Closed organisation: Department for International Development
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Focus groups or group interviews; Individual interviews; Other; Surveys and polling
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: October 2016

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes