Impact assessment tool ‘MAPP’
Rationale of use
The participatory 'Method for Impact Assessment of Programs and Projects' (MAPP) integrates qualitative approaches with participatory evaluation tools. It complements traditional program evaluations based on quantitative indicators, surveys, and literature analysis while contextualizing programs within a broader framework.Functioning
The tool is a qualitative, participatory impact assessment method conducted in a workshop setting with experts. The process begins with a trend analysis, where the development of key criteria (e.g., biodiversity) and related indicators are assessed in a plenary discussion, addressing regional anomalies and indicator deficiencies. In the second step, expert judgments on various measures are aggregated into an impact matrix, providing a structured evaluation of their effects.Types of outputs
The tool results in an ex-ante evaluation of interventions, through assessing their impact.Relevant CAP objective
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Impact assessment tool ‘MAPP’Category
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Logic frameworksMS
GermanyAuthor or owner
Institute for Rural Develepment Research (IfLS) for evaluation of Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Palatinate RDPs - GermanyRelevant tasks
CSP Design: Intervention Setting
CSP Design: Ex-ante analysis and SEA
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