Is the impact assessment process the same regardless of what kind of project or programme I am trying to assess?
The underlying philosophy of impact assessment does not change according to the context. But the questions which need answering by the assessment will vary. This means that once the principles and main methods for impact assessment are understood they have to be applied to the particular activity in question. Good quality impact assessments achieve a “fit” with the objectives of the development intervention and the resources and time available. Enterprise development is a broad field – practitioners may be involved in, for example, microfinance, business development services, ICTs, fair trade, rural enterprise, tourism, regulatory reform or privatisation. For guidance on applying impact assessment principles and methods in particular types of enterprise development see our “Applications Guidance Web Page”.
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