Category: External publication
A collection of articles and papers which explore concepts used in VfM in more depth and provide explanation of some of the techniques which we and others use in conducting VfM analysis.
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National Audit Office Assessing value for money
NAO approach to assessing value for money, on which UK FCDO’s approach to value for money is based.
- External publication
LAMP on May 17, 2024
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OPM’s approach to assessing value for money
Updated 2nd edition, practical guidance for assessing value for money in international development programmes.
- External publication
- LAMP on July 4, 2023
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UK HM Treasury Green Book VFM guidance
The Green Book is guidance issued by the UK’s HM Treasury on how to appraise policies, programmes and projects. This is a supplementary guide on value for money.
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- LAMP on March 30, 2022
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ODI value for money and adaptive programming
A review of literature, and case study analysis, examines VFM used for adaptive programmes. Discusses ways of approaching, measuring and managing VFM and its challenges.
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- LAMP on March 16, 2021
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FCDO Smart Guide approach to value for money
Explains what FCDO means by value for money (VFM), describing the key principles for understanding VFM, how to develop VFM metrics, common misconceptions and recommendations.
- External publication
- LAMP on December 14, 2020
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UN Peacebuilding guidance on VFM
Outlines the main measures taken by the Peacebuilding Fund to ensure value for money on projects including an assessment checklist.
- External publication
- LAMP on September 5, 2020
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IEG evaluation approaches and methods
An overview of evaluation approaches and methods used in international development evaluation. There is information on further reading for each approach.
- External publication
- LAMP on May 24, 2020
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BOND Assessing value for money – lessons for NGOs
An analytical framework for approaching value for money that can be applied at project, portfolio and organisational levels.
- External publication
- LAMP on August 7, 2019
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GALI Measuring the VFM of Acceleration
GALI explores key questions about enterprise acceleration. This methods brief examines value for money for accelerators and how to incorporate data collection and programme assessments.
- External publication
- LAMP on December 14, 2018
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LSHTM GHCC reference case for estimating costs of Global Health services
A guide and practical framework for the design, implementation and reporting of cost estimates, to ensure best practice during data collection and analysis.
- External publication
- LAMP on November 16, 2018
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