Organisational capacity

Organisational capacities refer to organisations' abilities and resources to effectively carry out M&E functions.

In addition to the skills and knowledge of individuals, this encompasses the processes and systems in place for M&E activities, the institutional structures that support M&E, and the tools and technologies used for data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Strengthening organisational capacities for M&E involves creating an environment where M&E is not just an add-on or afterthought but is embedded within governmental operations. At the heart of this capacity strengthening is the development of a robust infrastructure for M&E that spans human resources, technological tools, and institutional policies. Organisations are equipped with skilled personnel trained in M&E methodologies, supported by advanced data systems that ensure the collection and management of high-quality data.

This infrastructure is underpinned by policies and strategic frameworks that guide M&E practices, ensuring they are consistent with national priorities and international good practices. Quality assurance mechanisms are established to validate the integrity of M&E processes and their findings, fostering trust in the data produced. This also entails fostering a culture that values evidence and learning and where insights from M&E activities are effectively communicated and inform strategic planning, budgeting, policy-making and implementation.

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  • Organisational policies, strategies, and plans are high-level documents, usually endorsed at a senior governance level, which set the parameters for M&E within an organisation.

  • Guidance documents help to standardise and streamline processes within and across organisations.

  • Resources and capacity in a national M&E system refer to the combination of human, financial, and technological assets a country has available to manage M&E systems.

  • Monitoring and evaluation systems depend on the availability of data.

  • Processes for ensuring M&E quality include established procedures and standards that are put in place to ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are carried out effectively and yield reliable, credible results.

  • Communication and knowledge management includes strategies and practices to capture, store, and share the knowledge and insights gained from M&E activities.

  • Supporting the use of M&E in a national M&E system means actively facilitating and encouraging the application of monitoring and evaluation findings to inform policy decisions, improve programs, and guide strategic planning.

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