Monitoring and Evaluation For Governance Course

Course Overview

Unlock the potential of effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to improve governance frameworks, ensuring transparency and accountability in development plans, budgets, and projects. This program on Monitoring and Evaluation for Governance delves into the strategic use of M&E, emphasizing its role in oversight and policy-making through the logical framework approach, commonly known as the Logframe. The Logframe method allows for the clear communication of complex program components, enhancing project implementation and evaluation.

This training Course is designed for government officials, development advisors, and M&E specialists, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of how M&E can support governance by enhancing management, monitoring, and evaluation capabilities. Participants will gain insights into leveraging M&E systems to drive evidence-based decision-making, ensuring effective oversight and enhanced project outcomes.

Who Can Attend?

This program is ideal for:

• Government Officials: Involved in designing and managing national plans and policies.
• Development Advisors: Engaged in project oversight and evaluation.
• M&E Professionals: Working within government ministries and oversight agencies.
• Civil Society Professionals: Focused on governance projects and programs.

Course Objectives:

• Understand M&E Frameworks: Develop a comprehensive understanding of M&E principles and processes in governance.
• Enhance Decision-Making: Use M&E to improve project management and policy development.
• Master Evaluation Tools: Gain insight into various evaluation methodologies and tools.
• Build Accountability: Utilize M&E tools to strengthen accountability mechanisms at local and national levels.
• Leverage Logframe Approach: Understand how the log frame strategy supports evidence-based policy-making.
• Develop Key Indicators: Identify and create performance indicators for governance programs.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation

• Definition and Importance: Understand the definitions and significance of M&E.
• Purpose of M&E: Explore the objectives and roles of M&E in governance.

Module 2: Monitoring and Evaluation in Policy and Planning

• Policy Integration: Learn how M&E fits into policy processes.
• Government-Wide M&E Systems: Understand the role of various government institutions.

Module 3: Evaluation Perspectives

• Balanced Scorecard: Implement this tool for program performance evaluation.
• Ethics in Evaluation: Explore the ethical considerations in governance M&E.

Module 4: Values and Principles

• Performance Standards: Define standards of performance in public administration.
• Governance Principles: Learn principles governing public service performance.

Module 5: Program Performance Evaluation

• Logic Models and RBM: Use logic models and results-based management for evaluations.
• Theory-Based Evaluation: Apply theory-driven approaches to evaluate programs.

Module 6: Implementation Focused M&E

• Designing Frameworks: Develop effective monitoring frameworks.
• Evaluation Questions: Frame relevant questions for comprehensive evaluations.