PATH-SAFE: Programme Evaluation

Overview

The evaluation aims to identify areas for learning and improvement and the outcomes of PATH-SAFE that improve surveillance infrastructure.  

There are three main objectives of the evaluation:

• design and framing: to design a programme ToC for the programme, articulating the change that is intended to be achieved by PATH-SAFE - this includes outlining assumptions, external factors and managing risks associated with the programme  
• formative process evaluation: to utilise bespoke evaluation methods for assessing the processes underpinning the programme and delivering the outputs of the four WSs to identify areas for learning and improvement
• understanding impact: to identify and prioritise outcome indicators and data sources to validate the outcomes of the ToC and develop an assessment of PATH-SAFE’s contribution

Delivery Partner

RAND Europe 

Status

The phase 1 evaluation report is being finalised and is due to be published early Autumn.

In tandem, work on phase 2 of the evaluation has begun. The first step is to update the outcome measurement framework to reflect the renewed focus of phase 2 of the PATH-SAFE programme. A workshop will be held with the programme team and partners to discuss and agree the revised anticipated outcomes and impacts.

Outputs

Evaluation Framework Report - Evaluation of the PATH-SAFE programme.

PATH-SAFE Phase 1 Evaluation Report Published 31st October 2024 

All projects were presented at the PATH-SAFE Biosurveillance Conference on 28 and 29 February in London. Recordings, slides and posters are available on the conference webpage.