If at first you don't succeed, redefine success.
Evaluation is only possible when observable activities are linked to goals and objectives.
For many reasons, evaluating a new public institution like community networks is a daunting task. Since the goals are ambitious and wide-ranging, they are unlikely to be realized in the short term. This goal family can then be used to develop a broad-based picture of how effective community networks are in meeting the needs of the community they serve.