This 'Design Study for a Sida Evaluation Manual' has been written to give Sida a basis for discussion and decision-making regarding the production of a new evaluation manual. According to the terms of reference the study should provide 'an empirically grounded analysis of the needs and demand for a new evaluation manual among Sida staff and other stakeholders in development co-operation activities supported by Sida'. It should also propose 'an outline of a manual that would satisfy these needs and this demand.'