Tools and Methods Series

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This page regroup all the publications of the “Tools and Methods series". The series was launched by EuropeAid in 2007 to structure the presentation of the methodological documents produced by the various thematic units. The collection includes three sub-collections: Guidelines, Reference Documents and Concept papers.

The complete list of publications is available here. New publications are highlighted at the right of the group homepage.

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The European Commission’s Evaluation Handbook

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Toolkits & manuals

Last updated: 19 May 2025 15:18

Posted on Local Economic Development

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) has released a comprehensive Evaluation Handbook aimed at guiding the preparation, launch, and management of evaluations. This handbook is...

Oceania

Asia

Americas & the Caribbean

Africa

Monitoring & Evaluation

EU Internal Procedures

Development Effectiveness

Communicating Development Cooperation

English (5.77 MB - PDF)

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The Role of VOPEs in Enhancing the Professionalism of Monitoring and Evaluation in Yemen:

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Debate

Last updated: 24 November 2023 09:39

Posted on Public Group on Design, Monitoring & Evaluation

In the challenging context of Yemen, where ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises persist, effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices play a crucial role in ensuring accountability, improving program effectiveness, and...

Yemen

Development Effectiveness

Capacity Development

Monitoring & Evaluation

Research for Development

OECD TOOLKIT - Impact by design - Effective Results Frameworks for Sustainable Development

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Toolkits & manuals

Last updated: 31 May 2023 10:39

CD Cecile DELHEZ

posted on Development Effectiveness Tools and Methods Series

This OECD Toolkit, titled "Impact by Design", is intended for partner country governments and development co-operation providers. It is more than just a technical tool – it provides ideas to help make the strategic and political...

Worldwide

Development Effectiveness

Aid effectiveness

Alignment

Monitoring & Evaluation

Results framework

Policy coherence for development

English (3.18 MB - PDF)

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Reference Document n°31 - Guidance notes on conflict sensitivity in development cooperation

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Guidelines

Last updated: 14 May 2025 16:17

Posted on Tools and Methods Series

An update and supplement to the EU staff handbook on ‘Operating in situations of conflict and fragility’

Fragility, Crisis Situations & Resilience

English (1.78 MB - PDF)

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Reference Document n°29 - Addressing income inequalities through development cooperation - Volume 3 : Guidelines for mainstreaming the reduction of inequality in interventions

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Guidelines

Last updated: 14 May 2025 16:17

Posted on Tools and Methods Series

Volume 3 presents guidelines and tools to help EU staff mainstream reduction of inequality into all their development cooperation operations

Development Effectiveness

Development Policy

Economics & Public Finance

Economic growth

English (2.14 MB - PDF)

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Reference Document n°29 -Addressing income inequalities through development cooperation - Volume 2: Policy briefs to tackle inequalities

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Guidelines

Last updated: 14 May 2025 16:17

Posted on Tools and Methods Series

Volume 2, presents 18 briefs on policies with a demonstrated impact on inequalities

Development Effectiveness

Development Policy

Policy making

Economics & Public Finance

Economic growth

English (2.01 MB - PDF)

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Reference Document n°29 -Addressing income inequalities through development cooperation - Volume 1: concepts and definitions

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Guidelines

Last updated: 14 May 2025 16:17

Posted on Tools and Methods Series

Volume 1 (concepts and definitions) : This volume presents the theoretical background to understanding inequality, including its trends.

Development Effectiveness

Development Policy

Policy making

Economics & Public Finance

Economic growth

English (1.37 MB - PDF)

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Promoting employment and decent work in development cooperation

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Guidelines

Last updated: 14 May 2025 16:17

Posted on Tools and Methods Series

Reference document n°30 Volume 2, Practical guidance for designing employment-focused interventions

Employment & VET

English (12.83 MB - PDF)

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The transformational power of education: 15 reasons to invest in the future

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Other

Created: 28 January 2021 16:34

Communication Team

posted on Tools and Methods Series

Education

English (127.54 KB - PDF)

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Reference Document No 27- Strengthening education systems to provide learning for all

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EU official document

Last updated: 12 January 2021 14:10

Communication Team

posted on Tools and Methods Series

Education

English (1.48 MB - PDF)

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24 January 2012

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The European Commission’s Evaluation Handbook

The Role of VOPEs in Enhancing the Professionalism of Monitoring and Evaluation in Yemen:

OECD TOOLKIT - Impact by design - Effective Results Frameworks for Sustainable Development

Reference Document n°31 - Guidance notes on conflict sensitivity in development cooperation

Reference Document n°29 - Addressing income inequalities through development cooperation - Volume 3 : Guidelines for mainstreaming the reduction of inequality in interventions

Reference Document n°29 -Addressing income inequalities through development cooperation - Volume 2: Policy briefs to tackle inequalities

Reference Document n°29 -Addressing income inequalities through development cooperation - Volume 1: concepts and definitions

Promoting employment and decent work in development cooperation

The transformational power of education: 15 reasons to invest in the future

Reference Document No 27- Strengthening education systems to provide learning for all

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