Ethical Considerations in Program Evaluation
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pr-evl-fr-bst-pr-09
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About the Article
Ethical practices are fundamental to credible and effective program evaluation in the non-profit sector. This article examines core ethical principles—including respect for persons, beneficence, justice, integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity—and addresses common challenges such as informed consent, data privacy, evaluator bias, and transparency. Drawing on case studies from literacy, health, and economic development programs, it illustrates strategies for trust-building, inclusivity, and independent review. The discussion emphasizes integrating ethical safeguards to protect participants while enhancing the legitimacy, credibility, and utilization of evaluation findings. By embedding ethics into evaluation practice, non-profit organizations ensure their work supports accountability, community trust, and the public good.
Key Topics
- Ethics
- Program Evaluation
- Informed Consent
- Confidentiality
- Bias Mitigation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Accountability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Ethical Considerations in Program Evaluation. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pr-evl-fr-bst-pr-tp-09
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