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KnowledgeBases > The Program Evaluation KnowledgeBase > Element 1 > Activity 2 > Task 1: Identify Stakeholders

Guideline: As noted in the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook, "a stakeholder is defined as any person or group who has an interest in the project being evaluated or in the results of the evaluation." To undertake an effective evaluation it is essential to identify and engage those persons who are involved with the program/project or those who derive benefit from it.
Checklists Checklist of Possible Stakeholders

A broad range of stakeholders should be involved in the improvement process. This checklist may help the improvement team identify stakeholders in its community.

References Engaging Stakeholders _EXTERNAL_LINK

This program evaluation guidance from the Centers for Disease Control offers insights on the importance of engaging the persons or organizations having an investment in what will be learned from an evaluation and what will be done with the knowledge. Though the content is orient towards the public health environment it may be of interest to educators.

References Identifying Stakeholders

Extracted from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook, the document addresses the importance of involving stakeholders in the evaluation process, suggests who they may be, and offers three key points to remember.

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