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=== Evaluation is a systematic determination of a subject's merit, worth and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards. ===

  * It can assist an organization, program, project or any other intervention or initiative to assess any aim, realisable concept/proposal, or any alternative, to help in decision-making; or to ascertain the degree of achievement or value in regard to the aim and objectives and results of any such action that has been completed.
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  * The primary purpose of evaluation, in addition to gaining insight into prior or existing initiatives, is to enable reflection and assist in the identification of future change.
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  * The evaluation process is closely linked to the decision making process and the need to advocate for changes. 
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  * It is important to emphasize that the definition of evaluation has to be tailored to the specific object and context of the evaluation (see [[/What-is-evaluation#What-is-evaluation-of-animal-health-surveillance-systems|definition of animal health surveillance evaluation]])
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====== The different types and level of evaluation ======
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