Guidance Note for Conducting Evaluability Assessments in UNICEF

This guidance note provides a structured approach to determining whether a programme or policy is ready to be evaluated and how it can be strengthened before significant evaluation resources are invested. It outlines the key components of an evaluability assessment, including reviewing programme design, theories of change, monitoring systems, data availability, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation feasibility. The resource helps organizations identify gaps in programme logic, implementation readiness, and performance measurement systems that could affect the quality and usefulness of future evaluations. By promoting early assessment and continuous improvement, the guidance supports more credible evaluations, better use of resources, and stronger evidence for decision-making, learning, and accountability.