Avaliação no contemporâneo: Dilemas e desafios

Abstract

This opinion article presents the author's reflections on contemporary evaluation processes. It addresses possible scope and limits of different methodological approaches used in decision-making processes in public policies, exploring the relationship between evaluation and decision-making processes. The article seeks to bring reflections on dilemmas regarding the use of evidence-based analysis plans and the application of validated questionnaires, which need to be contextualized and adapted to context and evaluative objects. It also identifies and discusses some challenges for contemporary evaluation as responses to the need for public policy decisions.