Describes differences between program evaluation in the United States and international program evaluation. Also describes a number of promising developments and methodological approaches and suggests areas in which a closer exchange of experience between U.S. evaluation practitioners and their colleagues from developing countries could be…

Reviews some of the ethical issues identified in evaluations in the United States and considers the similarities and differences in application of these issues in developing countries. Identifies a number of ethical issues in international evaluations that are less common in the United States. (SLD)

The political context of evaluation is compared for the United States and developing countries, and a framework is proposed for discussing the political context of evaluation. Significant differences are the role that international donor agencies play in developing countries and the emphasis on stakeholder evaluation in the United States. (SLD)