| Decision-making stage | Definition in participatory evaluation literature (Daigneault and Jacob 2009) | New definition for intercultural education |
| 1. Initiation | Set questions and issues for evaluation and definition | Identify needs and goals |
| 2. Design | Design the methodology [of evaluation] | Design the curricula and research projects |
| 3. Implementation | Collect and analyze data | Implement teaching, facilitation, and/or research activities |
| 4. Reflection | Formulate judgments and recommendations | Assess individual projects and evaluate overall program |
| 5. Communication | Report and disseminate evaluation findings | Communicate findings and achievements (e.g., to policy makers, donors, prospective students, and/or the general public) |