Evaluation and Impact Assessment in Training Programs: Foundations for Accountability and Sustainability
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-tr-ev-imp-as-01
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About the Article
Evaluation and impact assessment are central to ensuring that training programs deliver sustainable results, particularly in resource-constrained environments. This article explores the role of evaluation as both an accountability mechanism and a driver of continuous learning and adaptive improvement. Drawing on case examples from literacy initiatives, agricultural training, vocational programs, and microfinance, it demonstrates how evidence-based evaluation enhances program credibility, guides resource allocation, and strengthens resilience in changing contexts. Ethical considerations—including fairness, transparency, and respect for participants—are emphasized as essential to responsible evaluation practice. By integrating theory with practical application, the article offers scholars and practitioners a framework for designing evaluations that maximize effectiveness, support sustainability, and reinforce accountability to stakeholders.
Key Topics
- Evaluation and accountability in training programs
- Continuous improvement and adaptive learning
- Resource optimization in low-resource contexts
- Evidence-based decision-making and policy reform
- Ethical responsibility in evaluation practice
- Impact assessment for sustainability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Evaluation and impact assessment in training programs: Foundations for accountability and sustainability. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tr-ev-imp-as-01
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