Health program planning and evaluation is essential for designing effective public health interventions and measuring their impact. This book walks readers through the step-by-step process of needs assessment, goal setting, strategy development, and implementation. It emphasizes logic models, stakeholder engagement, and budgeting in the planning phase. Evaluation frameworks such as formative, process, impact, and outcome evaluations are thoroughly explained. The content highlights real-world applications and ethical considerations in public health programming.
Carina Schulz is an evaluation expert with a strong foundation in strategic planning and program effectiveness analysis. She has led multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and assess public health interventions across multiple continents. Carina’s portfolio includes monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for maternal health programs, chronic disease initiatives, and youth outreach services. Her approach emphasizes evidence-based refinement of interventions to enhance sustainability and impact.