Monitoring For Change

Author : International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Community development
ISBN : 9780889368958

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Learning from Change by International Development Research Centre (Canada) Pdf

Learning from Change provides an overview of the common themes and experiences in participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation across different institutions and sectors. It is a compilation of selected case studies and discussions between practitioners, academics, donors, and policymakers in participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E). It explores conceptual, methodological, institutional, and policy issues that need to be addressed to enrich our understanding and practice of PM&E. The book is in three sections. The first provides a general overview of PM&E, synthesizing literature surveys and regional reviews of PM&E practice around the world. The second presents case studies that illustrate the diverse range of settings and contexts in which PM&E is being applied. The third raises the key issues and challenges arising from the case studies and discussions, and proposes areas for future research and action. Learning from Change will be an important reference for development professionals worldwide as well as for anyone interested in the process of participatory development, including researchers, academics, fieldworkers, development practitioners, and policymakers.

Author : Martin S. Hagger,Linda D. Cameron,Kyra Hamilton,Nelli Hankonen,Taru Lintunen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781108750110

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The Handbook of Behavior Change by Martin S. Hagger,Linda D. Cameron,Kyra Hamilton,Nelli Hankonen,Taru Lintunen Pdf

Social problems in many domains, including health, education, social relationships, and the workplace, have their origins in human behavior. The documented links between behavior and social problems have compelled governments and organizations to prioritize and mobilize efforts to develop effective, evidence-based means to promote adaptive behavior change. In recognition of this impetus, The Handbook of Behavior Change provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary theory, research, and practice on behavior change. It summarizes current evidence-based approaches to behavior change in chapters authored by leading theorists, researchers, and practitioners from multiple disciplines, including psychology, sociology, behavioral science, economics, philosophy, and implementation science. It is the go-to resource for researchers, students, practitioners, and policy makers looking for current knowledge on behavior change and guidance on how to develop effective interventions to change behavior.

Author : Will Parks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : AIDS (Disease)
ISBN : LCCN:2005301139

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Who Measures Change by Will Parks Pdf

Author : Ian F. Spellerberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1139445472

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Monitoring Ecological Change by Ian F. Spellerberg Pdf

The state of ecosystems, biological communities and species are continuously changing as a result of both natural processes and the activities of humans. In order to detect and understand these changes, effective ecological monitoring programmes are required. This book offers an introduction to the topic and provides both a rationale for monitoring and a practical guide to the techniques available. Written in a nontechnical style, the book covers the relevance and growth of ecological monitoring, the organizations and programmes involved, the science of ecological monitoring and an assessment of methods in practice, including many examples from monitoring programmes around the world. Building on the success of the first edition, this edition has been fully revised and updated with two additional chapters covering the relevance of monitoring to the reporting of the state of the environment, and the growth of community based ecological monitoring.

Author : Niall Richard Murphy,Betsy Beyer,Chris Jones,Jennifer Petoff
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781491951170

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Site Reliability Engineering by Niall Richard Murphy,Betsy Beyer,Chris Jones,Jennifer Petoff Pdf

The overwhelming majority of a software system’s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems? In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Google’s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire lifecycle has enabled the company to successfully build, deploy, monitor, and maintain some of the largest software systems in the world. You’ll learn the principles and practices that enable Google engineers to make systems more scalable, reliable, and efficient—lessons directly applicable to your organization. This book is divided into four sections: Introduction—Learn what site reliability engineering is and why it differs from conventional IT industry practices Principles—Examine the patterns, behaviors, and areas of concern that influence the work of a site reliability engineer (SRE) Practices—Understand the theory and practice of an SRE’s day-to-day work: building and operating large distributed computing systems Management—Explore Google's best practices for training, communication, and meetings that your organization can use

Author : Marcia H. Rioux,Paula C. Pinto,Gillian Parekh
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Human rights monitoring
ISBN : 9781551307411

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Disability, Rights Monitoring, and Social Change by Marcia H. Rioux,Paula C. Pinto,Gillian Parekh Pdf

The 2006 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has provided a significant catalyst and a legal mandate for disability rights monitoring, and discussions on disability rights are breaking new ground across disciplines. Disability, Rights Monitoring, and Social Change is an important and timely collection that explores and challenges the ways in which disability rights are monitored. The contributors to this edited volume range from grassroots activists to international scholars and United Nations advisors. The chapters address the current theoretical, methodological, and practical issues surrounding disability rights monitoring and offer a detailed look at law and policy reforms, best practices, and holistic methods. This unique compilation crosses the divide between the global South and North and explores the complex issues of intersectionality that arise for women with disabilities, Indigenous peoples with disabilities, and people with diverse disabilities. Its participatory methodology-calling for the inclusion of people with disabilities in processes that involve them-and its local and international perspective make this book a critical contribution to the fields of rights monitoring and disability studies. Appropriate for courses on disability, human rights, social justice, policy, and advocacy, this volume serves as a guide and learning tool for anyone interested in disability rights monitoring and, more generally, the effective practice of monitoring human rights.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264229679

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National Climate Change Adaptation Emerging Practices in Monitoring and Evaluation by OECD Pdf

This report draws upon emerging monitoring and evaluation practices across developed and developing countries to identify four tools that countries can draw upon in their own assessment frameworks.

Author : Gwo-Jen Hwang,Hui-Chun Chu,Chengjiu Yin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429767197

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Learning Analytics by Gwo-Jen Hwang,Hui-Chun Chu,Chengjiu Yin Pdf

Learning analytics is one of the most important research issues in the field of educational technology. By analyzing logs and records in educational databases and systems, it can provide useful information to teachers, learners, and decision makers – information which they can use to improve teaching strategies, learning performances, and educational policies. However, it is a great challenge for most researchers to efficiently analyze educational data in a meaningful way. This book presents various learning analytics approaches and applications, including the process of determining the coding scheme, analyzing the collected data, and interpreting the findings. This book was originally published as a special issue of Interactive Learning Environments.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Indicators for Understanding Global Climate Change
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309158718

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Monitoring Climate Change Impacts by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Indicators for Understanding Global Climate Change Pdf

The stresses associated with climate change are expected to be felt keenly as human population grows to a projected 9 billion by the middle of this century, increasing the demand for resources and supporting infrastructure. Therefore, information to assess vulnerabilities to climate change is needed to support policies and investments designed to increase resilience in human and Earth systems. There are currently many observing systems that capture elements of how climate is changing, for example, direct measurements of atmospheric and ocean temperature. Although those measurements are essential for understanding the scale and nature of climate change, they do not necessarily provide information about the impacts of climate change on humans that are especially relevant for political and economic planning and decision making. Monitoring Climate Change Impacts tackles the challenge of developing an illustrative suite of indicators, measurements (and the locations around the globe where the measurements can be applied), and metrics that are important for understanding global climate change and providing insight into environmental sustainability. Eight panels provided input on: cryosphere, land-surface and terrestrial ecosystems, hydrology and water resources, atmosphere, human health and other dimensions, oceans (both physical and biological/chemical), and natural disasters. The book also provides an illustrative set of metrics that are likely to be affected by climate change over the next 20-25 years and, when taken together, can potentially give advance warning of climate-related changes to the human and environment systems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782831716244

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Mediterranean marine protected areas and climate change: a guide to regional monitoring and adaptation opportunities by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Atmospheric Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : UCSD:31822031474307

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Geophysical Monitoring for Climatic Change by United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Atmospheric Division Pdf

Author : Arthur W. Magill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Environmental monitoring
ISBN : UIUC:30112104058240

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Monitoring Environmental Change with Color Slides by Arthur W. Magill Pdf

Monitoring human impact on outdoor recreation sites and view landscapes is necessary to evaluate influences which may require corrective action and to determine if management is achieving desired goals. An inexpensive method to monitor environmental change is to establish camera points and use repeat color slides. Successful monitoring from slides requires the observer to determine if there are increases or decreases of trees, shrubs, or herbaceous plants; bare ground or duff; screening by trees; and soil erosion. Illustrated guidelines are given for land managers who must monitor human impact on recreation sites and view landscapes. Slides taken at various intervals demonstrate how to detect differences in views of timber harvesting, disturbed sites, and recreation sites, and suggests what to look for in scenes with subjects viewed from various distances. By using the process, visual sensitivity for detecting and evaluating environmental change, using repeat color photography, should be increased.

Author : John Pernetta
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Anthozoa
ISBN : 9782831701172

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Monitoring Coral Reefs for Global Change by John Pernetta Pdf

Author : Les Brewer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Camp sites, facilities, etc
ISBN : IND:30000098228681

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Photographic Techniques for Monitoring Resource Change at Backcountry Sites by Les Brewer Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Geophysical Monitoring for Climatic Change (Program : U.S.)
ISBN : UIUC:30112075636891

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Geophysical Monitoring for Climatic Change by Anonim Pdf