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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.ResourceSampling - Yale University
This course paper defines three different simplified sampling options.Contents Simple random sampling Stratified random sampling Multistage random samplingResourceCounting critically: SDG ‘follow-up and review’ needs interlinked indicators, monitoring and evaluation
This IIED briefing paper discusses the role of global indicators in the monitoring and evaluation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation, review and follow-up at the national level. The paper advocates for a grResourceEvaluation: A crucial ingredient for SDG success
This IIED Briefing paper argues that, in order to be maximally useful to policymakers and citizens, the follow-up and review processes of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development must incorporate rigorous, country led evalResourceFive considerations for national evaluation agendas informed by the SDGs
This IIED briefing paper advocates for using a ‘complex systems’ lens to approach the follow-up and review of the Sustainable Development Goals and discusses five key aspects of this perspective and their implications for national evalResourceBetter 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…ThemeAdapting evaluation in the time of COVID-19 – Part 4: Describe
We’re continuing our series, sharing ideas and resources on ways of ensuring that evaluation adequately responds to the new challenges during the pandemic.BlogEvaluation at the endgame: Evaluating sustainability and the SDGs by moving past dominion and institutional capture
“Business-as-usual evaluation will not suffice.ResourceSeeking 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.ResourceMonitoring 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.ResourceSampling for surveys: Stratified random sampling
These instructional videos provide a guide and examples of how to apply stratified random sampling.ResourceSampling for surveys: Clustered random sampling
These instructional videos provide a guide and examples of how to apply clustered random sampling.ResourceSampling for surveys: Sample size calculations
This instructional video explains how to calculate a sample size for a survey.ResourceSampling for surveys: Simple random sampling
These instructional videos introduce the topic of sampling for surveys and provide a guide and examples of how to apply simple random sampling.Resource6: Sample size and power calculations
This presentation explores methods for identifying the right sample size for randomized evaluations so that results are defendable.ResourceUshahidi
Ushahidi is an open-source mapping and crowdsourcing tool that can be used by organizations to collect, manage and analyse crowdsourced info.Resource