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➤ Why use summative evaluation for policy outcomes?
Summative evaluation provides clear evidence of a policy’s results, helping policymakers judge impact, cost-effectiveness, and goal achievement. It supports accountability, resource allocation, and decisions about scaling or termination. Using outcome indicators, baseline comparisons, and experimental or quasi-experimental designs strengthens causal claims and ensures findings are credible for stakeholders.