There are limits to the more traditional monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methods, based on cause and effect interpretations of social development. During this course we will explore how to develop a cost-effective monitoring and evaluation system. Such a system has as its objective the generation of a sufficient, but not excessive, quality of data, and enough information to provide a development agency with a reliable understanding of the outputs, effects and impacts of capacity building processes.

Course objectives

• Develop an understanding of the characteristics of a good M&E system
• Review how M&E systems indicate if a project is being implemented as planned
• Understand the importance of, and ensure the use of effective participatory methods
• Explore how participation and empowerment contributes to effective M&E systems
• Explore in depth issues around impact assessment and the monitoring and evaluation of intangibles

Who can apply?

Course participants comprise staff from international and local NGOs from the North, the South and transition countries, donor organisations, support organisations and civil society umbrella bodies.

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