What is the meaning of Evaluation?

Evaluation is the systematic assessment of the worth or merit of an object, program, person, or policy. It involves collecting and analyzing information to make judgments about its effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.

Explantation: Define its purpose (decision-making, improvement, accountability). Discuss different types of evaluation (formative, summative, process, outcome). Outline the steps in an evaluation process. Explain the criteria often used in evaluation (relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, impact).