Monitoring and evaluation in fragile, conflict-affected and violent (FCV) settings

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Monitoring and evaluation in Fragile, Conflict-affected, and Violent settings refers to monitoring and evaluation practices in environments where the social, political, and economic systems are unstable and there is an ongoing or recent history of conflict and violence.

This thematic area explores the key concepts, approaches, and challenges of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in these settings, and offers practical advice and principles for conducting M&E activities.

  • Key characteristics of FCV settings

    Fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) settings come with specific challenges for monitoring and evaluation (M&E), shaped by their instability and complexity.  Understanding how different factors—like political upheaval, social tensions,

  • Overview of M&E in FCV settings

    Given the complexities and unique challenges of fragile, conflict-affected, and violent environments, understanding how monitoring and evaluation practices have evolved and how to adapt them is crucial.

  • Challenges of doing M&E in FCV settings

    Monitoring and evaluation in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent settings face significant challenges across logistical, ethical, methodological, and political dimensions.

  • Overarching principles for M&E in FCV settings

    In fragile, conflict-affected, and violent contexts, monitoring and evaluation practices must be carefully adapted to manage the complexities and uncertainties of these environments while maintaining ethical standards and promoting positive outcomes.

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