Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation table of contents key terms 1. Evaluation catalog an electronic catalog posted to mccs public website that contains metadata and. Monitoring evaluation timing monitoring is a continuing evaluation assesses the function that takes place entire project cycle. Monitoring and evaluation in the development sector9 2014 kpmg international cooperative kpmg international. Rbm is an approach to projectprogramme management based on clearly defined results, and. It concludes by propos ing a comprehensive and eclectic process that can be used to evaluate a field of study, which is perhaps the most difficult curricular element that evaluators face. The materials include exercises, session notes and agendas for conducting training. Monitoring and evaluation in the development sector. Will shadish 1998 evaluation theory is who we are what we. Monitoring monitoring is the process of paying constant attention to the accuracy of the models to decide when a statistical. The aim is to determine the relevance and fulfilment of objectives, developmental efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability.
A tool for designing and monitoring program evaluations author. Evaluation of the project process, outputs and partnership meetings and consolidated project framework 20022004 with action plans. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the logical. A prescriptive model a set of rules, prescriptions, prohibitions, and guiding frameworks that specify what a good or proper evaluation is and how evaluation should be done e.
A step by step guide to monitoring and evaluation transition network. Monitoring 4 minutes explain that monitoring is a continuous, systematic process of collecting and analysing. It keeps track of what you should monitor, when you should. Construct a logic modellogframe andor a theory of change for your. Many models of program implementation and delivery include standalone activities that. Monitoring routine tracking of data to learn to what extent implementation is occurring and.
Understanding monitoring and evaluation 1 facilitators guide agenda day 1 begin end activity 8. Collecting, analyzing, and using monitoring data 3. Handbook on planning monitoring and evaluating for development. The handbook recognizes that planning, monitoring and evaluation require a focus on. Indicators should be objective, verifiable and clearly understood by all stakeholders 5. A causalresult chain or logical framework outlines how the sequence of inputs, activities and outputs of a programme will attain specific outcomes objectives. 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. The monitoring and evaluation handbook publicprivate dialogue. Projectprogramme monitoring and evaluation guide 2.
A major portion of this is monitoring the results, which well cover in the next section. 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. Also, beyond covering both creditable and noncreditable approaches, some authors of evaluation approaches say that the term model. It then introduces the cipp model and explains its applicability in the field of language education, providing. Developing a monitoring and evaluation plan learning objectives. Basic principles of monitoring and evaluation monitoring and evaluation usually include information on the cost of the programme being monitored or evaluated. This guide is intended for people managing projectsprogrammes in national red. They are critical tools for forwardlooking strategic positioning, organisational learning and for sound management. Programme implementers often from diverse sectors should jointly take steps in developing the monitoring and evaluation framework unhcr guidelines, 2003.
Monitoring and evaluation plan module dme for peace. Its basically a paradigm to effectively deal with the fact that a statistical model is only good for so long. Monitoring and evaluation is not an addon at the end start early and build monitoring and evaluation into the project from the beginning 3. There are a variety of evaluation designs, and the type of evaluation should match the development level of the program or program activity appropriately. Evaluation models and approaches the following models and approaches are frequently mentioned in the evaluation literature. Monitoring and evaluation implementation framework for continuing professional.
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. Monitoring and evaluation monitoring and evaluation by janet shapiro email. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the. It also should be shared and utilized between all stakeholders and sent to donors.
This article provides a quick overview of 4 evaluation models youll find most useful. A step by step guide to monitoring and evaluation university of. Kirkpatricks model of learning evaluation has been used for more than 50 years. Both monitoring and evaluation are meant to influence decisionmaking, including decisions to improve, reorient or discontinue the evaluated intervention or policy. The major question guiding this kind of evaluation is, is the program. The program stage and scope will determine the level of effort and the methods to be used. The monitoring and evaluation handbook public private dialogue. The purpose of monitoring is to permit stakeholders to make informed decisions about the effectiveness of campaigns and the efficient use of resources. Covers of three monitoring and evaluation tools used for international influenza programs. Globally, there has been a significant shift away from the project approach in. Development cooperation as part of foreign policy 1. How to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan the compass. Evaluation types when to use what it shows why it is useful.
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. Evaluation is an assessment, as systematic and objective as possible, of an ongoing or completed project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. They should determine the purposes of the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and assess the information needs of each actor. Evaluation the systematic and objective assessment of the design, implementation, and results of an activity, project or program.
A causalresult chain or logical framework outlines how the sequence of inputs, activities and outputs of a. How to design a monitoring and evaluation framework for a. This paper first introduces competing models of language program evaluation. Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation. This allows judging the benefits of a programme against its costs and identifying which intervention has the highest rate of return. 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. Brandon, louis cicchinelli, and wendy kekahio subject. The material in this module is intended to help facilitate training in monitoring and evaluation in the results framework. However, it will be a useful tool for anyone involved in monitoring and evaluation activities.
Evaluation the systematic investigation of whether a program is effective. Project monitoring, evaluation and reporting section consists of two main parts. Theory of change a theory of change describes how an intervention will deliver the planned results. A well designed monitoring system can often strengthen the baseline data required for pretestposttest evaluation design, in some cases complementing a baseline survey by adding more projectrelated data and in others providing baseline data when the late commissioning of the evaluation did not permit the use of a baseline survey. As a pdf format, you can print this out, or type into it. Steps in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Pmer planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Jan 20, 2016 there are dozens of learning evaluation models currently in practice. We recognize this as a simple systems model the connection of interdependent parts that together make up the whole\it is a\. 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. Planning and implementing a project monitoring and evaluation system.
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