Program evaluation is crucial for several reasons: - Accountability: It ensures that programs are accountable to stakeholders, including funders, policymakers, and the public. - Improvement: Evaluation identifies areas of programs that are working well and those that need improvement. - Decision-Making: It provides evidence-based information that can guide decision-making and policy formulation. - Resource Allocation: Evaluation helps in assessing whether resources are being used efficiently and can inform the reallocation of resources to maximize impact.
