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2.0 Methodology
This section outlines the methodology employed in the evaluation. The next section (3.0) details the evaluation findings according to issue. The evaluation used key informant interviews, a telephone survey and focus groups to collect information. Field data from the WEI and FEDO evaluations were also utilized.
2.1 Scope of the Study
The evaluation focuses on the relevance, design, performance monitoring, success and cost effectiveness of the WCBSN during the last four-year period. The study includes information from the offices of the WEI, CFDCs, FEDOs and CBSCs. The focus of the evaluation is on the WCBSN and does not address issues related to individual network organizations.
2.2 Evaluation Methodology
2.2.1 Key Informant Interviews
Representatives from WD and other stakeholders were interviewed for the evaluation. Stakeholders included community representatives and WCBSN members. Nineteen key informant interviews with WD (14) and other stakeholders (5) were conducted for this evaluation. In addition, relevant field data from FEDO and WEI evaluations were used to gain additional information about the WCBSN.
2.2.2 Telephone Survey of Network Representatives
The WCBSN network is composed of approximately 100 member organizations. To gather views on the network's effectiveness, GGI conducted a telephone survey among network representatives. In total, 77 network members were surveyed. The overall response rate was 75 per cent. To ensure that each region was adequately represented, the survey data was weighted according to region.
2.2.3 Focus Groups
Eight focus groups with network representatives were held, including two in Winnipeg, two in Regina, two in Edmonton, and two in Vancouver. A total of 55 network representatives participated in the focus groups.