Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1981. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography: leaves 113-122. / by Fernando Cruz-Villalba. / M.C.P.

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Wong, Kin Ming. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 38-39). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Abstract (Chinese Version) --- p.ii / Acknowledgement --- p.iii / Table of Contents --- p.iv / List of Important Notations --- p.vi / List of Table and Figures --- p.vii / Chapter 1. --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 2. --- Literature Reviews --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1. --- Economic Fundamentals Models --- p.5 / Chapter 2.2. --- Self-fulfilling Models --- p.6 / Chapter 2.3. --- Contagious Currency Crises --- p.8 / Chapter 3. --- The Model --- p.11 / Chapter 3.1. --- Output Stability and Price-level Stability Tradeoff --- p.11 / Chapter 3.2. --- Realignment Cost --- p.15 / Chapter 3.3. --- Speculative Attack and Its Size --- p.15 / Chapter 4. --- A Two-Stage Game for Exchange Rate Policy Decision --- p.19 / Chapter 4.1. --- The Game --- p.19 / Chapter 4.1.1. --- Policy Response of the Domestic Central Bank --- p.20 / Chapter 4.1.2. --- Policy Decision of the Foreign Central Bank --- p.21 / Chapter 4.2. --- Special Features of the Game --- p.22 / Chapter 4.2.1. --- "Export Sensitivity, Adjusted Inflation-Output Stability Preference and Policy Response" --- p.23 / Chapter 4.2.2. --- Speculative Attack through the “Weakest Link´ح --- p.25 / Chapter 5. --- Financial Aid in Currency Crisis --- p.28 / Chapter 5.1. --- The Game with Financial Aid --- p.28 / Chapter 5.2. --- Policy Response of the Domestic Central Bank --- p.30 / Chapter 5.3. --- Policy Decision of the Foreign Central Bank --- p.31 / Chapter 5.4. --- Financial Aid Decision of the Domestic Central Bank --- p.32 / Chapter 6. --- Concluding Remarks --- p.36 / Chapter 7. --- References --- p.38 / Chapter 8. --- Appendices --- p.40 / Chapter 8.1. --- Change in Price Level and Exchange Rate --- p.40 / Chapter 8.2. --- Optimization of Depreciation Rate --- p.41 / Chapter 8.3. --- Social Loss for Unilateral Devaluation --- p.42 / Chapter 8.4. --- Social Loss under Foreign Unilateral Devaluation --- p.43 / Chapter 8.5. --- Social Loss for Competitive Devaluations --- p.44 / Chapter 8.6. --- Impact of Ø on λ1 --- p.45 / Chapter 8.7. --- Optimization Benefit under different foreign policy --- p.46 / Chapter 8.8. --- The Complete Two-Country Game with Financial Aid --- p.47

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This thesis aims to provide a coherent theoretical framework to guide the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) information systems within international aid agencies. The thesis applies soft systems methodologies (SSM) to explore the research question and to develop conceptual models. The theoretical basis for the M&E framework proposed is drawn from a transdisciplinary review of three academic fields: information systems,organisational effectiveness and project management. It is argued that inadequacies in the operationalisation of M&E systems arise from divergent epistemological and ontological assumptions about the nature of information and its role within organisations that are concerned with effecting social change. The M&E framework proposed seeks to resolve the dilemma posed by these divergent assumptions. This involves a M&E information system (i.e. MEIS) that is novel in terms of its scope, purpose and application. Firstly, the scope of the proposed MEIS takes in the entire aid organisation, going beyond the dominant, conventional approach, which is project-centric. This enables alignment of project strategies with organisational mission. Further, it aims to promote the institutionalisation of lessons learned within projects (conceived as 'social experiments') for organisational learning, thereby enabling informed debate about the effectiveness of the organisation in fostering sustainable development. Secondly, the purpose of the proposed MEIS has been defined as being concerned with promoting organisational success. The critical success factors of learning and accountability are identified, and the role of M&E in encouraging responsive management decision-making and critical inquiry and reflection is described. Thirdly, the application of the proposed MEIS involves a modified logframe. The '3D-Logframe' serves as a conceptual basis to address limitations found with the conventional two-dimensional logframe matrix when employed for M&E purposes. The proposed M&E framework was developed out of iterations of action in the field and reflection. Further research will involve applying the framework in its entirety.

This thesis aims to provide a coherent theoretical framework to guide the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) information systems within international aid agencies. The thesis applies soft systems methodologies (SSM) to explore the research question and to develop conceptual models. The theoretical basis for the M&E framework proposed is drawn from a transdisciplinary review of three academic fields: information systems,organisational effectiveness and project management. It is argued that inadequacies in the operationalisation of M&E systems arise from divergent epistemological and ontological assumptions about the nature of information and its role within organisations that are concerned with effecting social change. The M&E framework proposed seeks to resolve the dilemma posed by these divergent assumptions. This involves a M&E information system (i.e. MEIS) that is novel in terms of its scope, purpose and application. Firstly, the scope of the proposed MEIS takes in the entire aid organisation, going beyond the dominant, conventional approach, which is project-centric. This enables alignment of project strategies with organisational mission. Further, it aims to promote the institutionalisation of lessons learned within projects (conceived as 'social experiments') for organisational learning, thereby enabling informed debate about the effectiveness of the organisation in fostering sustainable development. Secondly, the purpose of the proposed MEIS has been defined as being concerned with promoting organisational success. The critical success factors of learning and accountability are identified, and the role of M&E in encouraging responsive management decision-making and critical inquiry and reflection is described. Thirdly, the application of the proposed MEIS involves a modified logframe. The '3D-Logframe' serves as a conceptual basis to address limitations found with the conventional two-dimensional logframe matrix when employed for M&E purposes. The proposed M&E framework was developed out of iterations of action in the field and reflection. Further research will involve applying the framework in its entirety.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1996. / Chairperson: William C. Kirby. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-100). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2002. / Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2929. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-82).