Evaluation framework
The NSW Food Authority has developed a model framework for its evaluations of the effectiveness of food safety risk management programs in NSW, the logic of which is illustrated below:
Source: Commonwealth of Australia Department of Finance, cited in FSANZ Evaluation Strategy, 2004
The evaluation framework is a generic model that includes:
- an outcomes hierarchy
- planning examples
- data collection methods
- communication standards
- continuous improvement
- reporting.
It also includes a schedule of proposed work to be conducted from 2008 to 2012.
The framework is available below.
Table of contents:
About this document
Summary
1. Objectives
2. What is evaluation?
3. Developing the evaluation framework
3.1 Review of evaluation studies
3.2 Pilot studies
4. Program evaluation framework
4.1 Risk management programs - outcomes hierarchy
4.2 Evaluation model
5. Oversight arrangements and reporting
6. Program evaluation schedule
References
Risk management programs evaluation framework 2008-12, May 2008