USE AND INFLUENCE OF PUBLIC POLICY EVALUATION IN SELECTED LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES

Abstract

Long-standing concern about the use of evaluations intensified toward the end of the 1980s. The literature has focused primarily on theoretical aspects and, to a lesser extent, on the recovery of experiences. Theories, definitions, typologies, models, dimensions, affecting factors; the role of evaluators and stakeholders; facilitation mechanisms, among others, are topics covered in the articles. Case study. Based on the review, systematization, and analysis of accessible public documents. The countries studied, in addition to discussing or adopting such debates, implemented several mechanisms to promote their use and influence, such as platforms, training, follow-up on recommendations, etc. Most authors emphasize the importance of keeping the topic on the research agenda, and national organizations continue to consider it a priority.