Course Overview

Elevate your development projects with our expertly designed workshop focused on Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Results Course. This transformative course empowers professionals to design, manage, and implement highly effective M&E systems, ensuring project success and donor confidence. Through hands-on training and practical applications, participants will master the tools and techniques essential for driving sustainable outcomes. Whether managing multiple initiatives or a single project, this Monitoring and development for Development course provides the expertise needed to maximize impact and achieve long-term success.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Master M&E Systems: Understand the characteristics of effective M&E systems.
• Design and Implement: Develop and manage M&E systems tailored for development projects.
• Engage Stakeholders: Identify and apply participatory methods in M&E.
• Formulate Evaluation Questions: Create questions that address stakeholder needs.
• Identify Key Indicators: Pinpoint success areas and performance indicators for impact measurement.
• Ensure Sustainability: Enhance project sustainability through improved M&E practices.

Duration:

5 Days

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

• Project Managers and Coordinators
• Senior Project Analysts and Officers
• Heads of Projects and Project Controllers
• Donor Coordination Officers
• Development Consultants and Officers

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation

• Project Management Overview: Understand the basics of project management.
• Importance of M&E: Discover why M&E is crucial for development projects.
• M&E in Project Planning: Learn how M&E fits into the project lifecycle.

Module 2: Engaging Project Stakeholders

• Community Involvement: Explore strategies for community engagement in monitoring.
• Stakeholder Analysis: Conduct comprehensive stakeholder analysis.
• Coordination with National Bodies: Learn to coordinate effectively with committees and staff.

Module 3: Data Collection and Quality Management

• Data Strategies and Instruments: Master data collection techniques.
• Monitoring Tools and Methods: Utilize various tools for effective monitoring.
• Evaluation Types: Differentiate between process and impact evaluations.

Module 4: Comprehensive Project Evaluation

• Information Flow Planning: Plan and manage information flow across projects.
• Dealing with Multiple Projects: Handle complex project portfolios.
• Key Success Areas: Identify critical success factors and performance indicators.

Module 5: Overcoming M&E Challenges

• Common Challenges: Address typical M&E challenges in development projects.
• System Gaps: Evaluate and improve existing M&E systems.
• Sustainability and Evaluation: Ensure continuous improvement through ongoing evaluation.