Base evaluation decisions on a clear program logic. The Samtskhe-Javakheti (SJ) Roads Rehabilitation was designed to improve the economic performance of the agricultural sector in the SJ region; however, the initial program logic was fairly vague about the pathways through which this would occur. This made the evaluation design more challenging as the specific outcomes to be assessed, populations expected to benefit, and expected timelines of benefits were all defined in general terms. The decision of when and what data should be collected should be driven by a clear program logic that underlies the investment decision.
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