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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ICAI DFID’s approach to value for money
ICAI scrutinises UK Aid spending. This performance review examines DFID’s approach to VFM (now FCDO) and whether it is appropriate to the needs of UK aid programmes.
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LAMP on April 4, 2018
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BOND The VFM of disability-inclusive development
Practical guidance on how to assess the value for money (VFM) of programmes in an inclusive way.
- External publication
- LAMP on April 4, 2018
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BOND & Mango cost recovery: what it means for CSOs
Background and current research on cost recovery, with recommendations for sustainable, transparent and cost-effective resourcing of civil society organisations.
- External publication
- LAMP on December 1, 2016
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Julian King Value for investment
A model for evaluating value for investment with step by step guidance.
- External publication
- LAMP on January 31, 2016
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ICAI DFID’s approach to delivering impact
ICAI scrutinises UK Aid spending. This report reviews DFID’s performance (now FCDO) in maximising aid impact, and makes recommendations.
- External publication
- LAMP on April 16, 2015
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CDI Improving the practice of value for money assessment
Article provides background on VFM as an idea within development, approaches to VFM, their weaknesses and outlines a practical approach and framework for VFM.
- External publication
- LAMP on March 10, 2015
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ITAD Better VFM framework
A framework for management and measurement of VFM indicators, with useful measurement matrix.
- External publication
- LAMP on April 2, 2014
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BetterEvaluation Evaluating methods for assessing VFM
Farida Fleming describes a range of methods for assessing VFM and considers key components for evaluation such as gender and sustainability.
- External publication
- LAMP on January 31, 2013
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McEwan Cost-effectiveness analysis
Academic paper reviewing framework and methods for cost-effectiveness analysis for education and health interventions.
- External publication
- LAMP on June 30, 2012
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BMZ Tools and methods for evaluating efficiency
Examines tools and methods for assessing aid efficiency, including a catalogue of 15 methods that can be used to assess the efficiency of development interventions.
- External publication
- LAMP on August 7, 2011
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