Oxfam's Policy of Program Evaluation

Publication date: 13 February 2026
Author: Oxfam

This document outlines Oxfam’s policy of program evaluation, which serves as a guiding framework to support strong and innovative evaluation practice across the confederation, in line with our values and principles. It establishes principles and standards for conducting evaluations that are ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based, ensuring accountability to stakeholders, continuous learning across the organization and knowledge sharing with partners.

The policy supports Oxfam’s commitment to transparency and improvement by promoting evaluation practices that inform strategic decision-making, enhance program quality, support evidence-based influencing and foster learning.