These tools include mediumterm strategic planning, resultsbased budgeting and work planning, and logical frameworks for projects. A copy of the textbook will be available in pdf format. Regular project monitoring is essential, because it allows the project team and the project manager to evaluate whether. Evaluation is an attempt to appraise the qualitysuitability of a resource. Monitoring and evaluation of initiatives on violence against women and girls take place on a number of different levels, depending on the goals and objectives of the programme and the scope of activities and strategies being designed or implemented.
The purpose of monitoring is to permit stakeholders to make informed decisions about the effectiveness of campaigns and the efficient use of resources. Monitoring helps project managers to understand whether the projects are progressing in schedule and to ensure that project inputs, activities, outputs and external factors are proceeding as planned. Grant or portfolio monitoring is a process of tracking milestones and progress against. This set of skills and tools enables us to investigate transformational change in localtoglobal systems. The first, held in kathmandu, was based on ideas put forth in discussions in. It will help teams do away with the file after file of excel spreadsheets by offering one place for data to be housed, managed, analyzed, and reported. Project monitoring, reporting and evaluation top tips. Keep in mind that the monitoring plan is designed before starting the implementation of your project. Commonly, a project cycle contains stages of design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Based on this exercise, which evaluation methodology is used, for which program and when.
Monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects itcilo. Goal based evaluations measure if objectives have been achieved. Monitoring as soon as the boss decides he wants his workers to do something, he has two problems. Evaluation is about being open to continuing feedback and adjusting your programs accordingly. To learn how this work is continuing after the measure evaluation project, please visit data for impact, pmi measure malaria, and tb diah. For a start, one needs to reidentify the purposes of a project monitoring system. Planning the project the project management techniques related to the project planning phase include. But evaluation is not just for accountability reasons, but also learning to feed into future decisions monitoring is a continuous process, whereas evaluations are carried out at specific points of time in the course of the project mostly at the end of the project or a project phase. These data, when analyzed, pinpoint progress or constraints as early as. Data quality monitoring and surveillance system evaluation technical document vi tables table 1.
They are critical tools for forwardlooking strategic positioning, organisational learning and for sound management. As a basis for understanding monitoring and evaluation responsibilities in. Pdf one activity that support oil and gas production in cinta corp project activity. This tool briefly describes both monitoring and evaluation, and the distinction between the. Key design principles for project monitoring and evaluation. Evaluations, engaging in evaluation planning for their program portfolios aligning different methods, program contexts, results information needs, and budgets for evaluation. Resultoriented approach the emphasis on resultoriented monitoring and evaluation lies in. Evaluation monitoring and evaluation should be built into the project at the planning stage. In conclusion, the study suggested two areas for further study.
The monitoring, evaluation and learning cycle mel is an integral part of project design, implementation and completion. Some tools, methods, and approaches english abstract. Mel is done at all stages within the project cycle the mel cycle helps you to position mel in the life of your project, as shown on the diagram below. An overview of monitoring and evaluation techniques funds.
This guidance note is a methods lab publication, written by tiina pasanen overseas development. Evaluation models, approaches, and designs background this section includes activities that address understanding and selecting evaluation models and approaches understanding and selecting evaluation designs the following information is provided as a brief introduction to the topics covered in these activities. Evaluation the systematic investigation of whether a program is effective. Introduction monitoring the routine process of data collection monthly, quarterly, annually intended to measure whether the program is doing what is set out to do. In both cases, sustainability of results has been lacking. Part 1 presents an overall critique of various monitoring and evaluation approaches utilized by various womens rights organizations. Knowledge of the essential elements of the planning and monitoring and processes in cpd, i. The three main types of evaluation methods are goal based, process based and outcomes based. Focuses on the collection and organization of the tools that you will use while managing the project.
For example, monitoring and evaluation would look different for. It should not be an add on that happens at the end, but should be woven throughout the project. 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. Monitoring helps project managers to understand whether the projects are progressing in schedule and to ensure that project inputs, activities, outputs and external factors are proceeding as. Monitoring and evaluation tools, framework, plan, and courses. Monitoring, evaluation and learning practices uclg.
This book will be quite resourceful for learners in both project management and monitoring and evaluation, as it highlights on varied issues dealing with the theme of the subject. Technical document data quality monitoring and surveillance system evaluation iii contents. As an ongoing process, monitoring determines how effectively project inputs convert into outputs. Evaluation is an independent, systematic investigation into how, why, and to what extent objectives or goals are achieved. This toolkit aims to help international health programs integrate a gender perspective in their monitoring and evaluation activities, measures, and reporting. Project monitoring and evaluation techniques use supervision, evaluation, appraisal and feedback to ensure that a project progresses toward its objectives and goals. This2009versionofthehandbookonplanning,monitoringandevaluatingfor developmentresultsaimstosupportundpinbecomingmoreresultsorientedand. Before moving on to creating a communication plan, lets first identify what we mean by evaluation data, or information generated from a project evaluation.
Cla part of its organizational and development practice dna. Aug 28, 2012 i thank the creator of these slides for sharing. The logframe lists all the indicators that will be measured during an. Project programme monitoring and evaluation guide 2. Carefully crafted questions are the organising construct of.
It can help the foundation answer key questions about grants, clusters of grants, components, initiatives, or strategy. Fishbone diagram project monitoring and evaluation is not well implement. Project planning, monitoring and evaluation module overview 3 the commonwealth youth programmes mission cyp works to engage and empower young people aged 1529 to enhance their contribution to development. The materials include exercises, session notes and agendas for conducting training. Monitoring and evaluation can sometimes seem like an unaffordable luxury, an administrative burden, or an unwelcome instrument of external oversight. It is our hope that this guide will help provide support and techniques to formalise and. As a result, performance data collection is critical to project and activity evaluation, accountability, and learning.
Monitoring and evaluation policy framework formatted. Ways of monitoring and evaluating projects both during project implementation process evaluation and at the stage of. Similarly, it is common to find organizations where monitoring and evaluation policies and learning policies serve somewhat different development. Monitoring and evaluation food and agriculture organization of. A step by step guide to monitoring and evaluation university of. Project planning, monitoring and evaluation module overview 11 about this module module 8 project planning, monitoring and evaluation is divided into six units. Project monitoring methods are the different methods and means by which the ongoing success of a project is measured. Decisionmaking in monitoring and design of project monitoring system the purpose of this is to provide a conceptual framework that may be used in designing a project monitoring system. Finally, once you have your monitoring plan ready, and actually start implementing your project dont forget to regularly monitor a suggestion can be every 34 months. Methods for monitoring and evaluation better evaluation. The outcome of this session will be your project evaluation report which is detailed later. An enhancing method for health research system management article pdf available in international journal of preventive medicine 54. Extensive knowledge of principles, techniques and methodologies used in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects. Handbook for monitoring and evaluation 1st edition october 2002.
Monitoring and evaluation implementation framework for continuing professional. We have developed strategic capabilities in impact assessment, value for money and costbenefit analysis, monitoring mechanisms, performance and process evaluation. This booklet deals with the entire subject matter of the tools and techniques used in monitoring and evaluation. Monitoring and evaluation techniques 3 authorstream. This tool will help to assess whether the proposal is value for money and a prudent investment for dfid. The institute has introduced a number of tools to monitor progress towards results from the corporate to the individual levels. The project cycle is a tool for understanding the tasks and functions that must be performed in the lifespan of a project. Thoughts considering the project cycle as we monitor and evaluate projects, we use many different kinds of qualitative methods, and each of these methods gives us different kinds of data.
Project monitoring, evaluation and reporting section consists of two main parts. Monitoring and evaluation policy framework 5 monitoring 10. This minicourse covers the basics of program monitoring and evaluation in the context of population, health, and nutrition programs. As a pdf format, you can print this out, or type into it.
Monitoring evaluation timing monitoring is a continuing evaluation assesses the function that takes place entire project cycle. Monitoring 4 minutes explain that monitoring is a continuous, systematic process of. Best looked at as a quick overview of the project monitoring and evaluation field, it is written in a question and answer style that makes it more accessible. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation acknowledgments this modular monitoring and evaluation training course is the result of the best thinking and creativity of a large number of individuals throughout family health international fhi, both those in the field and those in the arlington office. In practice, it may be desirable to use a selection of methods from the different approaches in order to combine their strong points. Evaluation of the project process, outputs and partnership meetings and consolidated project framework 20022004 with action plans. The material in this module is intended to help facilitate training in monitoring and evaluation in the results framework. How to design a monitoring and evaluation framework for a policy. A step by step guide to monitoring and evaluation transition network.
Monitoring is our development heading in the right direction. Describing project scope, alternatives, and feasibility. Establishing the project management environment and workbook. Monitoring and evaluation cost and benefit monitoring is an expensive and time consuming activity hence the need to selectively identify indicators to measure a programme or project change indicators enables the monitoring and evaluation unit of the organization to reduce the amount of data and information collected, analyzed and reported to its. How to design a monitoring and evaluation framework for a. Monitoring and evaluation tools, framework, plan and courses. Effectively communicating evaluation findings 2 1 what are the types of evaluation data you might want to communicate. Indepth focus on surveys purpose and intended use of this document. What is the general context in which the story takes place. This handbook is a handy companion guide to project monitoring and evaluation, starting from answering basic questions before going on to discuss some basic approaches and evaluation methods. Project evaluation plan the evaluation portion of a project monitoring, evaluation, and learning mel plan is developed during project design and included as an annex to the project appraisal document pad.
Highquality monitoring of information encourages timely decisionmaking, ensures project accountability, and provides a robust foundation for evaluation and learning. This is one of the best resources i have found on the subject of monitoring and evaluation. This document has a focus on household and polling surveys. Introduction to project planning this unit gives an overview of the different tasks that are involved in the design, development and implementation of a project. Completeness of hiv data reported by countries of the who european region. The monitoring and evaluation plan for the kagera tamp will serve two functions. This is the regular systematic collection and analysis of information to track the progress of program implementation against pre. Data collection methods and tools for performance monitoring.
Monitoring and evaluation systems, but that, at the same time, fail to structure and disseminate the knowledge generated in a way that fosters a broader learning cycle within the organization. Usaiduganda has embedded collaborating, learning and. Complete best practices and guide for monitoring and evaluation practitioners. These unfortunate realisations have put the onus on the development partners to demonstrate that. Developing a monitoring and evaluation work plan this monitoring and evaluation series is based on the assumption that core module 1 introduction to monitoring and evaluation is always the first module, that it is followed directly by core module 2. Monitoring and evaluation, and impact evaluation methods.
639 1185 1564 695 1091 691 325 712 1203 965 614 1520 1190 140 248 223 747 42 1281 478 962 243 49 562 213 1352 515 138 168 619 291 1409 647