Resources
A selection of our own publications as well as resources from other organisations we’ve found useful.
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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.
- External publication
- Report / Value for Money
- 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
- Tools and Guidance / Value for Money
- April 4, 2018
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VFM thought piece – the future of VFM
Our thoughts on the challenges as well as potential solutions required to improve the measurement and application of value for money (VFM).
- LAMP publication
- Thought Piece / Value for Money
- January 31, 2017
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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
- Tools and Guidance / Value for Money
- 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
- Tools and Guidance / Value for Money
- 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
- Report / Value for Money
- 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
- Tools and Guidance / Value for Money
- 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
- Tools and Guidance / Value for Money
- 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
- Report / Value for Money
- January 31, 2013
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