Presented by Scott Chaplowe, this eStudy introduces six key planning steps for a successful monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system: 1) Identify the purpose and scope of the M&E system; 2) Plan for data collection and management; 3) Plan for data analysis; 4) Plan for information reporting and utilization; 5) Plan for M&E human resources and capacity building; 6) Prepare the M&E budget. This 6-step approach has been designed to guide programming at the community, regional and national levels. While informed by international programs/projects, it is also very appropriate for domestic (US) programs and projects – wherever M&E is needed for reliable and useful information and reporting to inform for program management and uphold performance accountability.
Details
This eStudy is based upon the Results Based Management (RBM) approach to programs/projects. Therefore, it will review the initial needs assessment and program project design that informs the M&E planning, as well as the other stages of the project/program cycle and planning and their corresponding M&E activities (events).
Particular emphasis will be given to planning for data collection and management using an example M&E planning table for indicators and assumptions. The eStudy will walk through how to develop an M&E planning table that builds upon a project/program’s logframe to detail key M&E requirements for each indicator and assumption. Like the logframe, M&E planning tables are becoming common practice in both international and domestic programming – and with good reason. They not only make data collection and reporting more efficient and reliable, but they also help better plan and manage projects/program through careful consideration of what is being implemented and measured.
Course Structure
Class times:
12:30-2:00 EST
6 contact hours total
Day 1: Tuesday, February 17th:
Identify the purpose and scope of the M&E system; this builds upon the initial assessment and project design (logical framework).
Day 2: Thursday, February 19th
Plan for data collection.
Day 3: Tuesday, February 24th:
Plan for data management and analysis.
Day 4: Thursday, February 26th:
Plan for data reporting and use, and human and financial resources.
Important Dates
Register before 10am on February 17th (EST)
eStudy Registration Fees
American Evaluation Association Member: $150
Nonmember: $200
Student: $80
Student Nonmember: $110
