The Program Evaluation Standards (PES)

The Program Evaluation Standards (PES) are a set of guidelines designed to ensure evaluations are thorough, fair, and useful. They focus on aspects like clarity of purpose, the quality of evidence collected, and fairness in judgments. The standards help evaluators provide credible, reliable insights about a program’s effectiveness, improvements, or impacts. Essentially, they serve as a roadmap for conducting evaluations that are transparent, ethical, and meaningful, helping stakeholders make informed decisions based on solid evidence.