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Peer coaching involves two or more colleagues working closely together to improve knowledge and skills and create solutions to workplace problems.MethodInstitutional history
An institutional history (IH) is a narrative that records key points about how institutional arrangements – new ways of working – have evolved over time and have created and contributed to more effective ways to achieve project or programmeMethodNational coordination bodies
National coordination bodies in M&E systems are centralised entities, such as committees or Councils, established by governments or organisations to guide, supervise, and facilitate the process of monMethodQuality assurance for monitoring systems
Quality assurance within monitoring systems involves establishing processes and standards that govern the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.MethodResearch into M&E
Conducting research into M&E practice both within a national context and across regions can be a useful tool in strengthening national M&E systems.MethodPolitical parties
In many countries, political parties may be very dominant and, at times, dominate government if they hold power for long periods.MethodProgram or project monitoring units
Program or project monitoring units are dedicated units within an organisation or government specifically tasked with overseeing the progress, performance, and successful implementation of particular progMethodM&E units
A centralised M&E unit is a specialised entity or department within the government structure that is tasked with the oversight, coordination, and promotion of monitoring and evaluation activities for various policies, programs, andMethodData collection and management entities
The primary function of data collection and management agencies is the regular gathering, processing, and reporting of relevant data for their respective sectors.MethodLocal government and subnational entities
Administrative bodies or units that operate at a regional, municipal, or local level.MethodParliamentary committees
Parliamentary committees are groups or sub-groups within a parliamentary or legislative body that focus on specific areas or topics, like budget, defence, or M&E.MethodFinance ministries
Finance ministries and governmental departments are responsible for managing the finances of a country or state. This includes overseeing the budget, taxation, and public expenditure.MethodPlanning authorities
Planning authorities are entities that are responsible for setting out the vision, strategy, and guidelines for development and growth.MethodNational statistical offices
A national statistical office is a government agency responsible for collecting, analysing, and disseminating statistical data on various aspects of the country's economy, population, and society.MethodChampions for M&E
Champions are individuals or entities who passionately advocate for, promote, and drive the cause of M&E within an organisation or government.MethodLine ministries
Line ministries and departments are specific governmental departments or ministries that focus on particular sectors or areas, such as health, education, or transportation.MethodAudit institutions
Audit institutions are bodies that assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and use of resources in governmental programs.MethodAcademic education programs
Universities typically offer specialized programs encompassing a wide range of M&E topics, from fundamental principles to advanced analytical techniques.MethodNational capacity strengthening plans
Capacity strengthening plans at the national level typically cover aspects such as enhancing the legal and policy framework to support M&E activities better, improving data collection and management infrastructure, and ensuring the availability of aMethodOrganisational capacity strengthening plans
Organisational capacity strengthening plans are designed to enhance the capabilities of institutions responsible for M&E functions.MethodOther professional associations
National M&E systems can also benefit from engagement with professional associations that include social researchers, performance improvement professionals, economists, auditors, ESG (Environmental, Social and GoMethodPolitical economy
Political economy refers to the interplay between political actors, institutions, and economic factors.MethodStructure of government
The structure of government refers to the organisational setup and functioning of the national (or subnational) government, which can have a significant impact on M&E activities.MethodLegislation and constitution that refer to M&E
A country's constitution and laws can be important in terms of M&E systems and will often explicitly refer to M&E.MethodDevelopment partners
Development partners, including UN agencies, development banks, and bilateral international development agencies of national governments, often hold pivotal roles in national M&E systems across countrMethodNGOs and civil society organisations
NGOs can play various roles in a national M&E system – such as sitting on evaluation steering committees or being involved in the selection of evaluations for evaluation plans/agendas.MethodPublic communication and dissemination units
Communication units are often responsible for communicating M&E findings to the public, ensuring transparency, and promoting the use of evaluation results in policy-making.MethodMedia
Media channels (such as newspapers, TV, radio, and online platforms) can play an important role in disseminating M&E results, shaping public opinion, and holding entities accountable.MethodAcademic and research institutions
Universities and centers can contribute to M&E through research, capacity strengthening activities, and the development of methodologies.MethodNational M&E policies
National monitoring and evaluation policies are the set of rules or principles that a country uses to guide its decisions and actions with respect to monitoring and evaluation across government.MethodOther relevant national policies
Policies not exclusively focused on M&E can also help create an enabling environment that enhances the effectiveness and integration of M&E practices within government operations.MethodNational evaluation plan
A national evaluation plan sets out a set of planned evaluations for a number of years.Method