Ethical Monitoring & Evaluation Resources

Title/Link Resource Type Description Other relevant Aspire topics Source
The Lean Research Framework Article A guiding framework for conducting research and evaluation built upon four principles of good research practice. N/A MIT D-Lab
Guiding Principles for Evaluators Guide A guide to the professional ethical conduct of evaluators. Addresses: systematic inquiry, competence, integrity, respect for people, common good and equity. N/A American Evaluation Association
UNEG Ethical Guidelines for Evaluation Guidelines Guidelines that aim to support those organizing and conducting evaluations for the United Nations, to ensure that an ethical lens informs day-to-day evaluation practice. N/A UN Evaluation Group
Interviewing Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Guide Practical tips for conducting ethical interviews with survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. The guide is organized by stages of production and includes safety and security considerations and case studies. Communications Witness: A library of free resources
Conducting Interviews with Survivors of Sexual & Gender Based Violence Video Six-part video series that provides practical tips and insight from activists, survivors, and experts on interviewing techniques, creating appropriate questions, safety and security, and the effects of trauma on survivors. Communications Witness: A library of free resources
Concealing Identity in Interviews Tip Sheet Tips for determining when to protect the anonymity of an interview subject and practical guidance on concealing identity while filming or during the editing process. Communications Witness: A library of free resources
Interviewing Techniques: Obtaining Informed Consent Video Short video with tips on getting informed consent from those being interviewed. Communications Witness: A library of free resources
Online Resource Library for the Humanitarian Sector Website The humanitarian sector's largest library of resources on humanitarian evaluation, learning, and performance. N/A ALNAP: Active Learning Network for Accountability & Performance