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Evaluation involves systematically assessing the value or effectiveness of programs or initiatives. Program evaluation examines how well a specific project achieves its goals, while educational assessment measures learning outcomes. Social impact assessment evaluates how projects affect communities and societies. Experts like David F. Hawthorne and Michael Scriven have contributed methodologies to improve evaluation practices. Approaches such as the logical framework and Theory of Change help plan and understand how programs lead to desired results. Organizations like the World Bank, the Center for Evaluation Innovation, and the United Nations Evaluation Group promote standards and strategies to ensure evaluations are rigorous, transparent, and useful for decision-making.