Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe an approach to evaluation of a project involving complex health behaviours that incorporates collateral social outcomes.
Method: Evaluation challenges and responses for an innovative information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) initiative (HITnet) operating in remote Indigenous Australia are presented.
Conclusions: Innovation in evaluation must match innovation in project design and application. Two methodologies – performative research, and social return on investment – as proposed for a HITnet, sexual health promotion project, are considered.
DISCLOSURE
The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.