Resources
A selection of our own publications as well as resources from other organisations we’ve found useful.
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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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McEwan Cost-effectiveness analysis
Academic paper reviewing framework and methods for cost-effectiveness analysis for education and health interventions.
- External publication
- Report / Evaluation
- June 30, 2012
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