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Filter search resultsDeveloping a performance story report
This guide outlines a step-by-step participatory process for developing a performance story report in the context of ‘performance story evaluation’ and natural resource management, but can be used for monitoring and in other contexts.ResourceRevolutionary Google-backed system unlocks power of big data to save forests
This blog post from Rhett A Butler for Mongabay.com outlines the use of a new tool, Global Forest Watch, which uses big data to monitor global forests on a monthly basis. Utilising Google’s computing cloud the tool is able to analyseResourceThe use of monitoring and evaluation in agriculture and rural development projects
The document reviews monitoring and evaluation practises carried out in agricultural and rural development projects, financed by the World Bank.ResourceBetter Monitoring: Help us address the neglected ‘M’ in M&E
Effective monitoring is essential for managing performance, however, despite this, monitoring is often undervalued and understood quite narrowly.BlogWhat do we need for better monitoring?
This blog by Jo Hall and Patricia Rogers provides an update on the Global Partnership for Better Monitoring project.BlogBetterMonitoring draft framework - September 2021
BetterEvaluation is working with UNICEF to try and improve our collective understanding and practice of the monitoring function. The BetterMonitoring initiative focuses on trying to elevate the monitoring function to make it more visible and to provide…ThemeRapid evaluation
Eleanor Williams is the Director of the Centre for Evaluation and Research Evidence at the Victorian Department of Health. In this role, she leads the department's evaluation and research strategy.BlogSeeking surprise: Rethinking monitoring for collective learning in rural resource management
This PhD thesis from Irene Guijt draws on her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of rural resource management in Brazil.ResourceInternet questionnaire
An internet questionnaire allows the collection of data through an electronic set of questions that are posted on the web.MethodMonitoring the composition and evolution of the research networks of the CGIAR research program on roots, tubers and bananas (RTB)
This Brief provides an example of how Social Network Analysis (SNA) can be used, in the context of agricultural research.ResourceReal-time evaluation (Working paper #4)
Real-time evaluation (RTE) has been practised and documented over the past 20 years, initially in humanitarian projects.ResourceRapid evaluation
Rapid Evaluation is an approach designed to quickly and systematically conduct an evaluation when time or resources are limited.ApproachUshahidi
Ushahidi is an open-source mapping and crowdsourcing tool that can be used by organizations to collect, manage and analyse crowdsourced info.ResourceWhy do we need more real-time evaluation?
We’re currently going through a global period of rapid change and adaption, due in large part to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives and work.Blog