Course Overview

This training course unlocks the full potential of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integrated with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to elevate your development projects. Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, are powerful tools used to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. Essentially, GIS allows users to visualize data in a way that reveals patterns, relationships, and trends in the form of maps and charts.

This technology is widely used in various fields such as urban planning, environmental science, transport logistics, and public health, providing invaluable insights for decision-making and strategic planning. . This intensive 5-day training offers a practical guide to using GIS for more effective M&E, enhancing communication of results to management, funding partners, and beneficiaries. By linking data from multiple programs, GIS enables a comprehensive analysis of project variables, offering insightful spatial analysis to drive impactful outcomes.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Master M&E Systems: Understand the fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation in development projects.
• Integrate GIS with M&E: Learn to develop and manage a cohesive M&E-GIS system.
• Utilize Advanced Technologies: Collect data using mobile phones and GPS.
• Analyze and Visualize Data: Leverage GIS techniques for comprehensive data analysis and visualization.
• Enhance Project Impact: Use GIS for strategic integration in M&E activities.

Duration:

5 Days

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Government Representatives: Engaged in national project monitoring.
• Project Teams: Implementing and overseeing development initiatives.
• NGOs and Development Organizations: Focused on improving project outcomes.
• Consultants and Technical Specialists: Seeking to enhance M&E capabilities.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Overview of GIS and M&E

• Introduction to M&E: Key components and their roles in projects.
• GIS Basics: Understanding GIS software and its applications.
• Exploring Open Source GIS: Discover cost-effective GIS solutions.

Module 2: Integrating New Technologies in M&E

• Mobile Data Collection: Harnessing the power of mobile phones in M&E.
• Adopting GPS Devices: Enhance accuracy in data collection.
• ICT Innovations: Real-time M&E solutions and participatory approaches.

Module 3: Navigating the GIS Interface

• Exploring QGIS: Learn the functionalities of the QGIS platform.
• Data Management: Add and manipulate vector and raster data.
• Project Management: Save and manage GIS projects effectively.

Module 4: Geographic Analysis of M&E Data

• Project Creation and Geoprocessing: Build new projects from existing data.
• Attribute Mapping and Statistics: Join data and run statistical analyses.
• Advanced Selection Techniques: Use buffers and queries for data insights.

Module 5: Thematic Mapping for Enhanced Visualization

• Map Design and Symbolization: Transform map projections and classify data.
• Creating Compelling Maps: Design informative maps with labels and calculated fields.
• Thematic Mapping Techniques: Use thematic maps to communicate project results effectively.