Theoretical framework for family planning programme evaluation through surveys.

Outlines the characteristics of an evaluation system based on institutional service statistics and household survey data that is intended to be broad enough to encompass the variety of existing programs but specific enough for practical application at a central level within 1 program. On the whole surveys of the WFS type can satisfy the data requirements for the evaluation framework presented here. Models of elements and actions of the planning process program design and analysis and program development and analysis are presented and discussed followed by an exposition of the evaluation framework. 3 types of evaluation are proposed: evaluation of plans and strategies of the plans medium and long term effects on the population and of program operations. Indicators for evaluation of program operation at the central level are listed and refer to evaluation of the plans effectiveness quality of service use-effectiveness of contraception and program efficiency. Techniques for a final macro-evaluation are then briefly sketched. 2 lists detail the information needed for the framework that cannot be obtained from the WFS module and variables included in the WFS module that are not included in the proposed framework.