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. The role of monitoring and evaluation in the public service. Indicators that are shaded are used only for nutrition assessment. Numerous specific examples are presented, and annexes at the end serve practical purposes in daytoday work, including a list to inspire the programming of monitoring and evaluation visits, and. An evaluation should enable the incorporation of lessons learned into the decisionmaking process of both partner and donor. It is meant to be a desktop reference that supplements the more concise and fieldfriendly ifrc pmer pocket guide. 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. Monitoring information is a necessary but not sufficient input to the conduct of rigorous evaluations. As a basis for understanding monitoring and evaluation responsibilities in. The results of continuous monitoring and evaluation can help prove to donors and funders that their money is being used and allocated correctly. The design and process of the training workshop on monitoring and evaluation for alternative development ad projects.
In contrast, evaluation is the episodic assessment of the change in targeted results that can be attributed to the programmeproject intervention, or the analysis of inputs. Definitions youth employment programmes, like any other type of public policy intervention, are designed to change the current situation of the target group and achieve specific results, like increasing employment or reducing unemployment. Of monitoring and evaluation definition and purpose by phil bartle, phd workshop handout this explains what monitoring is and the purposes it serves. For this purpose, the role of monitoring and evaluation systems at different levels is critical. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the logical. Monitoring evaluation timing monitoring is a continuing evaluation assesses the function that takes place entire project cycle. We stress throughout the companion volume the need to have realistic expectations for evaluations. 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. Negotiate between stakeholders to decide what to monitor and evaluate 4. Marine laboratory, institute of tropical ecology, leyte state university, visca, baybay, leyte 6521a, philippines.
Monitoring is sometimes referred to as process, performance or formative evaluation. This paper presents the national policy on public sector monitoring and evaluation. Monitoring and evaluation for ad projects tools and methods for field test. Situating monitoring and evaluation as oversight mechanisms 4. Adapted from gage and dunn 2009, frankel and gage 2007, and path monitoring and evaluation initiative evaluation is the systematic assessment of. At the same time, the manual provides inspiration for particular areas.
In a readerfriendly way, the manual offers orientation and guidelines to monitoring throughout the various project phases, from planning to implementation. The first, held in kathmandu, was based on ideas put forth in discussions in. Difference between monitoring and evaluation monitoring means tracking the key elements of programme performance on a regular basis inputs, activities, results. Monitoring is conducted after a programme has begun and continues throughout the programme implementation period. Monitoring and evaluation food security and nutrition. 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. Definitions monitoring is the routine checking of information on progress, so as to confirm that progress is occurring against the defined direction.
Handbook for monitoring and evaluation 1st edition october 2002. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the. How to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan the. Monitoring and evaluation food security and nutrition network. Evaluation and monitoring systems can be an effective way to. Government productivitydeveloping countriesevaluation.
Ten steps to a resultsbased monitoring and evaluation system. Monitoring is the regular observation and recording of activities taking place in a project or programme. Monitoring and evaluation implementation framework for continuing professional development cpd 1. 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. Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation. Monitoring helps project managers to understand whether the. The focus will be solely on interventions for ncds that are considered best buys on the basis of pilot or sentinel results proving effectiveness and costeffectiveness. In this context, the preparation of these national monitoring and evaluation guidelines represents the latest effort on the part of the national planning commission npc. Each term has an academy unique identifier, a fivedigit number e.
This is a combined list of nutrition assessment and monitoring and evaluation terms. Data collection monitoring and evaluation and data analysis group presentation, report write up and communicating results figure 1. Its goal is to improve current and future management of outputs, outcomes and impact. The joint programme is developing a robust metric for monitoring and evaluation so that it is fully, accountable and transparent to all stakeholders in terms of impact of the intervention. An introduction to monitoring and evaluation 25 participatory. Evaluation monitoring and evaluation should be built into the project at the planning stage. Indicators should be objective, verifiable and clearly understood by all stakeholders 5. There are many factors that can deter civil society campaigners from undertaking effective. Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of national anticorruption strategies and action plans methodology 2015 regional anticorruption initiative. Monitoring and evaluation is not an addon at the end start early and build monitoring and evaluation into the project from the beginning 3. It can identify what works, what does not, and the reasons why. Monitoring and evaluation rainier almazan this article emphasizes monitoring and evaluation of projectsbut lessons can easily be applied to monitoring using land watch asia land reform monitoring indicators on land tenure and access to land. Performance standardsdeveloping countriesevaluation. Monitoring and evaluation monitoring and evaluation by janet shapiro email.
Projectprogramme monitoring and evaluation guide what is this guide. 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. Development cooperation as part of foreign policy 1. It should not be an add on that happens at the end, but should be woven throughout the project. Monitoring and evaluation can sometimes seem like an unaffordable luxury, an administrative burden, or an unwelcome instrument of external oversight. This publication was made possible through support provided by the national. The national planning commission has accomplished a momentous task by preparing these national monitoring and evaluation guidelines with the objective of improving and systematizing the monitoring and evaluation process. Monitoring and evaluaon of the implementaon of naonal an. Under the cooperative agreements made between the u. The rest of the indicators are used for assessment and monitoring and evaluation. A manual on monitoring and evaluation for alternative. Highquality monitoring of information encourages timely decisionmaking, ensures project accountability, and provides a robust foundation for evaluation and learning. Due to the nature of monitoring and evaluation, there is a great deal of data that must be involved.
Monitoring is a continuous assessment of programmes based on early detailed information on the progress or delay of the ongoing assessed. Z monitoring is the builtin mechanism to check that things are. This2009versionofthehandbookonplanning,monitoringandevaluatingfor developmentresultsaimstosupportundpinbecomingmoreresultsorientedand. It is a process of routinely gathering information on all aspects of. It is a living document that should be referred to and updated on a regular basis. Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation table of contents key terms 1. Nutrition assessment and monitoring and evaluation.
The policy provides a clear framework for strengthening the coverage, quality and utility of the assessment of public policies and investments. As a basis for understanding monitoring and evaluation responsibilities in programming, this section provides an overview of general concepts, clarifies definitions and explains unicef s position on the current evolution of concepts, as necessary. It is intended to stimulate inquiry, rather than to provide rigid instructions. Exploring the history and challenges of monitoring and.
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