Action‐evaluation and conflict resolution: In theory and practice

This article discusses the use of action-evaluation in conflict resolution assessment as a way to unite theory and practice, helping all stakeholders articulate and reach their goals. A systematic plan for evaluation can both satisfy evaluative requirements and also significantly enhance program effectiveness. Action-evaluation, as defined here, is designed to facilitate and merge effective program design, implementation, and monitoring with evaluation. It is supported by user-friendly research tools, including a computer-based and interactive goal definition process intended to help project organizers, facilitators, participants, and sometimes funders interactively define their shared goals in order to better achieve them.