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| The Role of Impact Evaluation on Policy Implementation in Nigeria |
Chukwurah, Daniel Chi Jnr, PhD, Johnpaul Onyebuchi Nduba, Odogwu, Mmaduka Obinna
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Abstract:
This paper x-rayed the role of impact evaluation on policy implementation in Nigeria. This is against the backdrop of the state of the country's development (under-developed) despite the huge potentials - both human and material resources available. Policies are very crucial in governance as it is what governments utilize in the pursuit of its goals - which are attempts at resolving numerous social cum political problems that confront the citizenry and its environment. Policies therefore, are interventions employed by government to deal with public and/or social phenomena for the growth and development of the state. Impact evaluation appraises how the intervention under evaluation influences outcomes and whether these consequences cum effects are intended or unintended. Impact evaluation also serves as checks and balances on public policies and provide direction and innovative focus for public policies as well as provide unique information on the efficacy and value of social programmes. The paper explored and clarified concepts such as policy, public policy, policy analysis, public policy implementation and policy impact. The paper concludes that since impact evaluation is a major panacea for performance failures of organisations and programmes, and given the woeful performance of the Nigeria public service institutions and programmes, institutionalizing impact evaluation in the public policy process in Nigeria becomes quite imperative. The paper also note that impact evaluation will also be of immense benefit to the policy process in Nigeria as it will among others, inform policy makers about potential economic, social and environmental ramifications of policies, improve transparency and increase public participation in order to reflect a range of considerations, thereby improving the legitimacy of policies.
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