A step by step guide to monitoring and evaluation university of. Gruna a europe and central asia human development department, the world bank, washington, dc, usa. The exceptions were the questionnaires developed for the evaluation of team meetings q 3. Increasingly, evaluation processes are used that foster wider participation, allow dialogue, build consensus, and create buyin on recommendations. Pdf projects monitoring and evaluation information. Common issues affecting lessons learned monitoring and. What is the general context in which the story takes place. Handbook on planning monitoring and evaluating for development. A manual on monitoring and evaluation for alternative. This minicourse covers the basics of program monitoring and evaluation in the context of population, health, and nutrition programs. Fishbone diagram is used to identified the root cause of the weaknesses of project monitoring and evaluation activity in cinta. The publication does not constitute an endorsement by the international labour organization.
All project objectives should specify what is to be done and by when. Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation. Evaluation should be as practical, politically viable and cost effective as. Knowledge of the essential elements of the evaluation process in cpd. Usaiduganda has embedded collaborating, learning and.
Lines of credit have recently gained importance in afdb, but there is still a need to gain further knowledge on these types of. Dfid takes monitoring and evaluation of research uptake seriously and expects to see projects devoting resources to monitoring and evaluation from the outset of the programme rather than waiting until the end and reporting on what has been done dfid research uptake guidance, april 2016. Depending on its specific purpose, a highquality evaluation provides information that enables you to improve an ongoing project, judge the overall merits of a project, or generate knowledge about what works and what. How to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan the compass. A step by step guide to monitoring and evaluation transition network. Covers of three monitoring and evaluation tools used for international influenza programs.
As a student and practitioner of monitoring and evaluation, i have drawn the conclusions listed below and i submit them for your consideration. The instruments for the evaluation, that is questionnaires, were produced and used in may 2003 and august 2004. Why have a detailed toolkit on monitoring and evaluation. The roles of monitoring and evaluation in projects f a o otieno engineering programme group, technikon southern africa. Projects are an attempt, using specific inputs, to create a better situation for the beneficiaries. A guide to monitoring and evaluation for energy projects. Monitoring is the collection and analysis of information about a project or programme, undertaken while the project programme is ongoing. Terms of reference for a baseline survey for an agricultural water management project rn3.
Cla part of its organizational and development practice dna. Chapter 5 describes different approaches to monitoring including progress, process and participatory monitoring. Evaluation is the periodic, retrospective assessment of an organisation, project or programme that might be conducted internally or by external independent evaluators. The indicator is a reliable measure and is objectively verifiable. Monitoring evaluation timing monitoring is a continuing evaluation assesses the function that takes place entire project cycle. Project planning, monitoring and evaluation module overview 9 introduction welcome to module 8 project planning, monitoring and evaluation. Evaluation contributes to learning through both the process and the final product or evaluation report. This publication, the handbook on monitoring and evaluating for results, a d d r e s s e s the monitoring and evaluation of development results.
Monitoring and evaluating social programs in developing countries. Collecting, analyzing, and using monitoring data 3. A stepbystep primer on monitoring, benchmarking, and impact evaluation rebekka e. Huge sums of money are put into this activity and it is important to get value for money. Subsequently, the key activities that should be done to ensure the data quality are explained. It is through the continuous monitoring of project performance that you have an opportunity to learn about what is working well and what challenges are arising. Toolkit for monitoring and evaluation of agricultural. Monitoring and evaluation manual dansk handicap forbund. Monitoring and evaluation policy framework formatted. Thus, the present manual focuses on monitoring and evaluation of nonfinancial projects. Monitoring is the collection and analysis of information about a project or programme. Reduction of poverty, protection of the environment, and promotion of equality, democracy and human rights are the principal goals of finlands development cooperation. The incumbent is required to perform monitoring and evaluation activities related to the implementation of the projects and programmes of ministriesdepartmentsagencies for the achievement of the national development agenda.
Developing a monitoring and evaluation plan learning objectives. Edi development studies, issn 1020105x includes bibliographical references and index. Pdf projects monitoring and evaluation information system. They may be small projects designed by yourself and relevant stakeholders to solve very specific problems. This tool briefly describes both monitoring and evaluation, and the distinction between the. Nevertheless, this one has been conceived as a tool to make the project even better.
Constraints, evaluation, monitoring, projects, successful, third world. This part of evaluation does not differ a lot from the evaluations in other european projects. Evaluation systematic collection of information to learn why andor to what extent a. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the. How to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan the. Project monitoring and evaluation therefore plays a crucial role in project performance. Resource persons have already prepared training modules and materials for presentation to encourage small group discussion among the participants. A stepbystep primer on monitoring, benchmarking, and impact evaluation. This toolkit should be useful to anyone working in an organisation or project who is concerned. A practitioners manual on monitoring and evaluation of development projects xv intended results. Although the framework for monitoring and evaluation is not exactly the aim of this manual we give a. They are critical tools for forwardlooking strategic positioning, organisational learning and for sound management.
In a readerfriendly style, the manual provides answers to what monitoring and evaluation are about, and what it takes to perform. Much of the work of youth development professionals is organised around specific projects. Common issues affecting monitoring and evaluation of large ilo projects strategies to address them by robert lahey the responsibility for opinions expressed in this document rests solely with the authors. These guidelines are meant primarily for design, monitoring and evaluation of projects, but the basic principles are applicable in all types of cooperation. Findings should be open to reporting strengths and weaknesses as well as successes and failures. The handbook recognizes that planning, monitoring and evaluation require a focus on. In the past, project evaluation has largely focused on whether a project carries out the activities it was. Project monitoring and evaluation, infrastructure projects. Project programme monitoring and evaluation guide 2. Monitoring is the systematic and routine collection of information from projects and programmes for four main purposes.
Introduction many third world countries have numerous projects in an attempt to improve their infrastructure and this improves the standard of living of its citizens. Tools and methods for a responsive and integrated monitoring. How to design a monitoring and evaluation framework for a. Tools and methods for project monitoring and evaluation will be introduced and discussed with examples from countries in the region. Monitoring and evaluation also both serve accountability purposes.
This manual was created to support the evaluation of the egyptian health sector reform. Project planning, monitoring and evaluation policy. The monitoring and evaluation plan for the kagera tamp will serve two functions. It is a living document that should be referred to and updated on a regular basis.
Monitoring and evaluation can sometimes seem like an unaffordable luxury, an administrative burden, or an unwelcome instrument of external oversight. Monitoring and evaluation policy framework 7 use appropriate data collection and analysis which produce accurate, valid and reliable information. Monitoring and evaluation implementation framework for continuing professional. Highquality monitoring of information encourages timely decisionmaking, ensures project accountability, and provides a robust foundation for evaluation and learning. May 15, 2017 20 differences between monitoring and evaluation may 15, 2017 sandesh adhikari health programs and policies 0 monitoring and evaluation are important management tools that are necessary to track the progress and facilitate decision making for present and future interventions. It is intended to support country offices in aligning their monitoring and evaluation systems with rbm methodologyspecifically in tracking and measuring the performance of undp. The first, held in kathmandu, was based on ideas put forth in discussions in.
Monitoring and evaluation food and agriculture organization of. Evaluation research social action programs developing countries. Jul 01, 2011 bad monitoring and evaluation can sabotage development projects and our meaningful interpretation of development impacts. Integrating monitoring and evaluation in the project cycle. Toolkit for monitoring and evaluation of agricultural water. A prerequisite for evaluation is the development of a project plan with measurable objectives that are logically related to one another and to the goals and interventions defined in the project proposal. Dfid takes monitoring and evaluation of research uptake seriously and expects to see projects devoting resources to monitoring and evaluation from the outset of the programme rather than waiting until the end and reporting on what has been. H n p d pro tools 7 reference guide pdf i s c u s s i o n p a p e r. Evaluation study, which focused mainly on project loans. An enhancing method for health research system management article pdf available in international journal of preventive medicine 54. Qualitative measures should ideally be translated into some numeric form. To some people, a monitoring and evaluation manual may sound like yet another administrative burden imposed upon development work. A practitioners manual on monitoring and evaluation of.
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