First, the article presents a theoretical framework of empowerment evaluation, emphasizing its values, including usefulness, for those concerned with theory-driven
evaluation (Chen, 1900). Second, it addresses such methodological issues, including limitations, as the difficulty in establishing validity and reliability and it
advocates empowerment evaluation despite those limitations. Third, it suggests operational considerations for evaluators to review while implementing empowerment
evaluation, particularly while applying it in the evaluation of human service programs. Examples in the discussion of these issues reflect the author's experience in
facilitating program evaluations so as to maximize participation and self-determination by the users.