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Vol. 8, No. 2, March 2008
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Japanese Journal of Evaluation Studies Editorial Board

Editor-in-chief Koichi MIYOSHI
Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Vice-Editor-in-chief

Keiko NISHINO
Representative, GLM Institute

Standing Editors

Hiromitsu MUTA
Executive Vice President for Finance, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Kiyoshi YAMAYA
Professor, Doshisha University

Editors

Atsuko AOYAMA
Professor, Nagoya University

Mari OSAWA
Professor, The University of Tokyo

Iwao OSHIMA
Professor, Japan College of Social Work

Yoshiaki OKAMOTO
Chief Researcher, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting

Tatsuya ONO
Professor, Tottori University

Yoshio KUBOTA
Associate Professor, Kobe Gakuin University

Ryo SASAKI
Senior Researcher, International Development Center of Japan

Mariko SATO
Professor, University of Tsukuba

Kazuhisa SHIBUYA
Administrative Manager, Kyushu Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Itoko SUZUKI
Professor, Kobe Womens University

Yayoi TANAKA
Associate Professor, National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation

Shunji MATSUOKA
Professor, Waseda University

Yasuko MURAMATSU
Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Womans Christian University

Editorial Staff Office

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Forewords

Special Issue: Capacity Development and Evaluation

Article

Invited Paper

Capacity Development and Social Capacity Assessment (SCA)

Abstract

Keywords

1. Introduction

2. Social Capacity Assessment (SCA)

2.1 Actor-Factor Analysis

2.2 Indicator Development

2.3 Institutional Analysis

2.4 Path Analysis

2.5 Development Stage Analysis

3. Social Capacity Assessment Approach

3.1 Actor-Factor Analysis

3.2 Indicator Development

3.2.1 Frontier/Tobit Approach

3.2.2 Factor Analysis Approach

3.3 Institutional Analysis

3.4 Path Analysis

3.5 Development Stage Analysis

4. Designing the Program for Social Capacity Development

5. Conclusions

Acknowledgement

References

Qualitative Evaluation: Evaluating Peoples Empowerment

Abstract

Keywords

1. Introduction: Considering Qualitative Evaluation1

2. People s Empowerment and Empowerment Evaluation

2.1 People s Empowerment

2.2 Definition of Empowerment6

2.3 Evaluating the Phenomenon of Empowerment

3. Empowerment Evaluation Model derived by Abstracting a Case Study of the Rural Women of Paraguay8
3.1 Overview of the Republic of Paraguay and background of Projects in Village 3.1.1 Overview of the Republic of Paraguay S

3.1.2 Background Overview of Projects in Village

3.2. The Improving Living Standards Project

of the Rural Women of Paraguay.

3.3 Visualization of the empowerment process

4. Application of Empowerment Evaluations: Fujikake Model

4.1 Application to the

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Micro-Business Promotion Project for Rural Women in Honduras

4.2 Results of Evaluation Research

5. Obstacles and Prospects of the Empowerment Evaluation Model by using Fujikake Model17
5.1 Obstacles

5.2 Prospects

6. Conclusion: People s Empowerment and women s Political Practice

Acknowledgement

Notes

References

Research Note

Invited Paper

Designing Participatory Evaluation for Community Capacity Development:A Theory-driven Approach

Abstract

Keywords

1. Introduction

2. Community Capacity and Policy Structure Theory

2.1 Community Capacity Development and Policy Structure Model

2.2 Note on Community

2.3 Community Capacity Development

3 Participatory Evaluation: A Theory-Driven Perspective

3.1 The Influence of Participatory Evaluation

3.2 Rationale for a Theory-driven Participatory Evaluation

3.3 The Evaluation Questions

3.4 Participants in the Evaluation

3.5 Role of the Evaluation Facilitator

3.6 The Participatory Evaluation Timeframe

3.7 Knowledge Sharing for Participatory Evaluation

4. Exploring the Potential of a Theory-Driven Participatory Evaluation for Community Capacity Development in Imori-dani

4.1 Introduction to Imori-dani

4.2 Pre-planning and Preparation Phase

4.3 Evaluation Question Formulation Phase

4.4 Data Collection Phase

4.5 Reflection and Action Phases

5. Conclusion

Notes

References

Research Note

Invited Paper

Evaluation Systems and Changes in Local Government Personnel Consciousness

Abstract

Keywords

1. Introduction

2. Hypotheses and Data

2.1 Hypotheses

2.2 Data

3. Variables and Estimation Method

3.1 Dependent and Independent Variables

3.2 Estimation Method and Models

4. Interpretations of Estimation Results

4.1 Estimation Results: Overview

as is

all results as they are 4.2 Plotting the Marginal Effect

5. Conclusion

Notes

References

Article

Evaluation of Social Capacity for Urban Air Quality Management

Abstract

Keywords

1. Background and Purpose

2. Subjects and Methods of Analysis

2.1 Setting Analysis Subjects

2.2 Analytical Methods

2.2.1 Analysis 1: Identification of Capacity Elements

2.2.2 Analysis 2: Verification of Capacity Elements for Air Quality Improvement

2.3 Data

3. Analysis Results
3.1 Analysis 1: Identification of Capacity Elements

3.2 Analysis 2: Verification of Capacity Elements for Air Quality Improvement

4. Setting Assessment Standards for Capacities Related to Air Pollution Countermeasures

4.1 Proposal of a Framework for Capacity Assessment of Government Air Pollution Countermeasures

4.2 Advantage of the Actor-Factor Matrix

4.2.1 Systematic Structure of Assessment Standards

4.2.2 Efficient and Effective Assessment Implementation

4.2.3 Appropriate Policy Proposals for Capacity Development

5. Conclusion

Notes

References

An Evaluation Study of Program-Based Approaches PBAs for Development Assistance in the Primary Education Sector: A Case Study of the Education for All-Fast Track Initiative EFA-FTI in Honduras and Vietnam

Abstract

Keywords

1. Introduction
1.1 Background

1.2 Objectives and methodology of the research

2. Case 1: EFA-FTI in Honduras

2.1 Program design

2.2 Progress of intervention

2.3 Implementation process

3. Case Study 2: The EFA-FTI in Vietnam7

3.1 Program design

3.2 Progress of the intervention

3.3 Implementation process

4. Comparison and Analysis

4.1 Program formulation

4.2 Program implementation

4.3 Evaluation of the contribution of aid

5. Conclusion

Acknowledgement

Notes

References

Research Note Invited Paper

The Role of Evaluation in Planning and Learning from Short Training Programs

Abstract

Keywords

1. Introduction

2. What Kinds of Learning can be Reasonably Expected from Short Course Training Programs?

3. Approaches and Methods of Evaluation that may be used to Gain Information about the Value of Short Course Training Interventions

4. Other Dimensions of Training and Workplace Learning

5. Evaluation for Decision Making about Future Training Needs and Program Provision

6. A Framework for Evaluating Training Programs

7. Conclusion

References

Publication Policy of the Japanese Journal of Evaluation Studies

Information for Contributors (For English Papers)

Writing Manual of the Japanese Journal of Evaluation Studies (For English Papers)

Referee-Reading Guideline

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