Abstract
This chapter looks at how the process of evaluation can be used to promote children’s rights by using a participatory approach. The aim is to offer practical learning about preconditions for success, factors that influence the application of rights-based approaches in action research, and issues of accountability and action in evaluation. The examples show the necessity of working pragmatically, using a realistic approach that recognises the complexities faced by evaluators in dealing with different contexts and that allows for flexibility and mixed methods. Ensuring the participation of different stakeholders throughout the evaluation process, including service providers and decision makers, can lead to positive outcomes for children. In particular, it is important to use and value evidence from children and young people: rights-based evaluation can be rigorous and also build on the imagination of children.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | A handbook of Children and Young People's Participation |
Subtitle of host publication | Perspectives from theory and practice |
Editors | N Thomas, B Percy-Smith |
Publisher | Routledge |
Chapter | 14 |
Pages | 154-163 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 0-203-87107-3 |
ISBN (Print) | 0-415-46851-5 , 9780415468527 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |