It keeps track of what you should monitor, when you should. Evaluation draws from data collected during monitoring as well as data from additional surveys or studies to assess project achievements against set objectives. Project planning, monitoring and evaluation bangladesh open. Importance of monitoring and evaluation in the sustainability of constituency development fund cdf projects in kenya article pdf available may 2017 with 28,337 reads how we measure reads. Programme purpose planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting process and practice supports quality service delivery and accountability in programmes. A menu of evaluations approach is also a call for increased emphasis on evaluation planning and costeffectiveness in the results agenda. Monitoring and evaluation activities in undp are responding to the intensified focus on outcomes by shifting towards better measurement of performance and more systematic monitoring and reporting. Among these are lack of understanding of the need for monitoring and evaluation. Monitoring and evaluation in the context of rbm 9 b. Negotiate between stakeholders to decide what to monitor and evaluate 4. Evaluation is a systematic process to understand what a program does and how well the program does it. Project planning, monitoring and evaluation module overview 11 about this module module 8 project planning, monitoring and evaluation is divided into six units.
Monitoring and evaluation ministry of national development. Planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating extension programs and resources. Handbook on planning monitoring and evaluating for development. Undp, handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development. Evaluation of the project process, outputs and partnership meetings and consolidated project framework 20022004 with action plans. A guide to planning, implementation, and monitoring and. Based on this exercise, which evaluation methodology is used, for which program and when during the program cycle, will be determined.
This publication, the handbook on monitoring and evaluating for results, a d d. Mel planning is the process for identifying which methods to adopt for monitoring, evaluation and learning on activities, outputs and outcomes. Indicators should be objective, verifiable and clearly understood by all stakeholders 5. This guide is intended for people managing projectsprogrammes in national red. Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation. It describes the three core components of the system and how each should function and work together. Justify the need and budget for these stakeholder engagement activities. The evaluation experience is likely to be more positive and its results are likely to be more useful if you build evaluation in from the start and make it an ongoing activity.
Withouteffectiveplanning, monitoringandevaluation,itwouldbeimpossibletojudgeifworkisgoingintheright direction,whetherprogressandsuccesscanbeclaimed,andhowfutureeffortsmight beimproved. Monitoring and evaluation is not an addon at the end start early and build monitoring and evaluation into the project from the beginning 3. Monitoring and evaluation implementation framework for continuing professional. This guide outlines the key steps in planning and establishing a national amr surveillance system. Should produce good quality of work, be reliable and take initiative. Monitoring and evaluation plan module dme for peace.
They are critical tools for forwardlooking strategic positioning, organisational learning and for sound management. Planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting programme budget is chf 0. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the logical. Profit monitoring and evaluation plan 2 section one. For example, in the liberia agi, the project implementation unit provides oversight and capacity building to the training agencies. Form a project group to manage the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes consider which representatives for rightsholders to include in the process, and which different groups of dutybearers to involve in the planning. Evaluation constitutes part of an ongoing cycle of program planning, implementation, and improvement patton. While project monitoring plans need to be comprehensive and support monitoring at multiple levels with appropriate feedback loops, they also need to be straightforward and understandable. A step by step guide to monitoring and evaluation university of. Other foundations guiding principles often emphasize the. Monitoring and evaluation of development activities therefore provides government officials, development managers, and civil society with better means for learning from past experience, improving service delivery, planning and allocating resources. Planning for monitoring, learning, and evaluation at small to mediumsized foundations 2 3 exec utive summary emerging best practices 1.
Pmer planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Module 8 project planning, monitoring and evaluation is divided into six units. Basic research methodologies and government budgeting frameworks. 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. Implications for the country office 16 figures,tables and boxes for part i. Pdf planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating. Roles and reponsibilities and accountability mechanisms for actors at all levels should be clearly articulated.
As a pdf format, you can print this out, or type into it. Highquality monitoring of information encourages timely decisionmaking, ensures project accountability, and provides a robust foundation for evaluation and learning. The material in this module is intended to help facilitate training in monitoring and evaluation in the results framework. This2009versionofthehandbookonplanning,monitoringandevaluatingfor developmentresultsaimstosupportundpinbecomingmoreresultsorientedand. Why you need to design a monitoring and evaluation system a systematic approach to designing a monitoring and evaluation system enables your team to. Handbook for project planning, monitoring, evaluation and. Monitoring plans should engage all project stakeholders in monitoring responsibilities.
Evaluation and program planning is based on the principle that the techniques and methods of evaluation and planning transcend the boundaries of specific fields and that relevant contributions to these areas come from people representing many different positions, intellectual traditions, and interests. Evaluation results can be used to maintain or improve program quality and to ensure that future planning can be more evidencebased. Difference between monitoring and evaluation with comparison. To get some more differences on these two, check out the article presented below. It starts by defining what a project is and goes on to identify some of the stages and processes and also the kinds of people who might be. Read the project planning, monitoring and evaluation policy. As this is not a planning guide we cannot go into detail here about how to. Systematic and regular monitoring will ensure collection, analysis and utilization of vital programme information to inform programme decisions while act. Essentials of monitoring and evaluation for project staff.
Pdf importance of monitoring and evaluation in the. Definitions of monitoring and evaluation 6 chapter 2. Planning, monitoring and evaluation framework for research. Project monitoring, evaluation and reporting section consists of two main parts. Tools to improve planning, implementation, monitoring, and. Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation table of contents key terms 1. 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. Define the desired impact of the research teams stakeholder engagement activities on the clinical trial agenda. Development cooperation as part of foreign policy 1. Monitoring and evaluation can sometimes seem like an unaffordable luxury, an administrative burden, or an unwelcome instrument of external oversight. Monitoring and evaluation can help an organization extract relevant informationfrompastandongoingactivitiesthatcanbeusedasthebasisforprogram maticfinetuning,reorientationandfutureplanning.
Lay out a set of explicit principles to guide monitoring, evaluation, and learning practices across the foundation or across the program. Evaluation a periodic, systematic assessment of a projects relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and impact on a defined population. Monitoring and evaluation planning stop tb partnership. These tools can be used alone andor in combination to provide guidance for developing complementary feeding recommendations. It also should be shared and utilized between all stakeholders and sent to donors. Oct 25, 2017 the primary difference between monitoring and evaluation is that while monitoring is a continuous activity, performed at the functional level of management, evaluation is a periodic activity, performed at the business level. The monitoring and evaluation plan for the kagera tamp will serve two functions. The monitoring and evaluation department is part of the monitoring and evaluation division of the ministry of national development planning. Should have good interpersonal relations and communication skills, should be flexible and have the ability to work with the team. How to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan the compass.