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The key discussions in this book are outlined. The first two parts of the book are more theoretical, intended to review the literature on program evaluation themes most closely related to assumptions. The last two parts of the book focus on more practical discussions on how to explicate and evaluate program assumptions.

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Nkwake, A.M. (2013). Introduction. In: Working with Assumptions in International Development Program Evaluation. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4797-9_1

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