Digital development evaluation in the context of Norwegian practices typically involves assessing how digital solutions, strategies, and technologies are designed, implemented, and their impact on society or specific organizations. The types of digital development evaluation that might be relevant include:

1. Formative Evaluation (Formativ evaluering):
   • Conducted during the development phase of a digital project.
   • Focuses on providing ongoing feedback to improve the project’s design and implementation.
   • Commonly used in pilot projects or initial rollouts of digital technologies to refine the approach.
2. Summative Evaluation (Summativ evaluering):
   • Takes place after the completion of a digital development project.
   • Aims to assess the outcomes and impact of the project compared to the initial goals.
   • It helps to determine the project’s effectiveness, efficiency, and value.
3. Process Evaluation (Prosessevaluering):
   • Focuses on how a digital project was implemented.
   • Examines whether the project activities were carried out as planned and identifies areas for process improvement.
   • This evaluation type is useful for understanding challenges faced during the implementation.
4. Impact Evaluation (Effektevaluering):
   • Measures the broader impact of digital development initiatives on society or specific target groups.
   • Assesses both intended and unintended effects, such as changes in behavior, economic outcomes, or social inclusion.
   • Used to evaluate the overall success of digital strategies or innovations in achieving long-term goals.
5. Outcome Evaluation (Resultatevaluering):
   • Looks at the short-term and medium-term results of digital development efforts.
   • Focuses on specific outcomes, such as increased efficiency, improved user satisfaction, or enhanced digital literacy.
   • Helps in determining if the objectives of the digital intervention were met.
6. Cost-Benefit Analysis (Kostnad-nytteanalyse):
   • Evaluates the financial aspects of a digital development project.
   • Compares the costs involved in implementing digital solutions against the benefits derived from them.
   • Used to make informed decisions about the allocation of resources in digital projects.
7. Comparative Evaluation (Sammenlignende evaluering):
   • Involves comparing different digital development initiatives or technologies.
   • Aims to identify the most effective approaches and best practices.
   • Useful for benchmarking against other organizations or countries in digital development.
8. Usability Testing (Brukervennlighetstesting):
   • Focuses on the user experience with digital products or services.
   • Evaluates the ease of use, accessibility, and satisfaction of users interacting with digital platforms.
   • Important for ensuring that digital solutions are user-friendly and meet the needs of their audience.
9. Technology Readiness Assessment (Teknologisk beredskapsvurdering):
   • Evaluates the maturity and readiness of digital technologies for implementation.
   • Assesses factors like scalability, reliability, and integration with existing systems.
   • Useful for determining if a technology is suitable for deployment or requires further development.

These evaluation methods are used to ensure that digital development efforts are effective, efficient, and aligned with strategic goals, both in Norway and in a broader context.