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Design R&D Program Evaluation Based on the Logic Model Approach: An Example from a Productivity Program in Indonesia

Muhammad Samsuri

Abstract

National R&D programs are under pressure to describe the rationale for how their initiatives will contribute to innovation and to social or economic benefits. What is more, there is an expectation that program planning and evaluation will help make initial decisions on developing a planning framework to describe the plausible program, choosing an evaluation framework to fund, and demonstrating both progress and achievement. Moreover, evaluation has become increasingly important part of reporting R&D program performance. This paper describes a design concept for R&D program evaluation and measuring performance based on the logic model approach, using the example of the “S&T Productivity Program” in Indonesia. This new design concept for R&D program evaluation and performance measurement is also suitable for program managers. Design R&D evaluation should consist of both design R&D program evaluation planning and measurement and R&D program performance. The logical model approach has been utilized to develop both parts of R&D evaluation. This paper describes the resources, outputs and outcomes of the program, as part of this planning design, and provides an outcome indicator and an outline of the likely anticipation impact.

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