This post recommends an academic article by Dr. Yuval Ofek that presents a configurational model for network evaluation. The article links network complexity and system dynamics with appropriate evaluation approaches, explaining when to use actor- or program-oriented methods and how to structure coordination and governance in evaluation. By framing evaluation as “a network within a network,” the model offers insights for both network evaluators and researchers studying networ

This post recommends an academic paper by Dr. Yuval Ofek that addresses the challenges of evaluating community-level social exclusion interventions, particularly within university-community partnerships. Drawing on an action research case study in northern Israel, the paper explores how evaluation can balance learning and improvement with accountability demands in complex settings.

This post recommends an academic article by Dr. Yuval Ofek that reframes how evaluation approaches should be chosen for complex interventions. Drawing on case studies and empirical research, the article shows how misaligned evaluation methods can undermine learning and accountability. It introduces a practical tool for matching evaluation approaches to levels of nonlinearity and complexity, offering clear guidance for evaluators, managers, and funders working in complex progr