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Defining the M&E Strategy for a Defining the M&E Strategy for a programmeprogramme/project/project

Using the logical framework matrix

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A logical frameworkA logical frameworkClearly defined results and risksClearly defined results and risksPerformance indicators and means of verificationPerformance indicators and means of verification

An M&E plan for data collection and analysis, covering baseline,An M&E plan for data collection and analysis, covering baseline,ongoing monitoring and evaluationongoing monitoring and evaluation

Sets out arrangements for routine collection of monitoring data,Sets out arrangements for routine collection of monitoring data,based on indicators identifiedbased on indicators identifiedDescribes the use of baseline and subsequent evaluation events Describes the use of baseline and subsequent evaluation events to gauge change in the identified indicatorsto gauge change in the identified indicatorsSets out arrangements for collection of periodic evaluation dataSets out arrangements for collection of periodic evaluation data, , based on identified indicatorsbased on identified indicators

Module 3. The Logical Framework Approach and RBMEOn-line Training Course on Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation for MDG Implementation

3. Reporting flows and formatsDescription of information flow as M&E information are collected, linked to each level of management and the agreed system for feedback and management review

4. A feedback and review planSets out measures to be taken to ensure timely decision-making be management and other stakeholders based on M&E findings

5. A capacity building designSets out capacity building needed for implementing partners and other stakeholders important to sustainability

Module 3. The Logical Framework Approach and RBMEOn-line Training Course on Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation for MDG Implementation

6. An implementation scheduleTime frames for specific M&E activities, linked to programme/project implementation schedule

7. A budget Links planned M&E activities to a budget and other resource requirements

Adapted from:: http://documents.wfp.org/stellent/groups/public/documents/ko/mekb_module_7.pdf - Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines - RBM-oriented monitoring and evaluation as implemented by the United Nations World Food Programme.

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Source: http://documents.wfp.org/stellent/groups/public/documents/ko/mekb_module_7.pdf - Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines - RBM-oriented monitoring and evaluation as implemented by the United Nations World Food Programme.

Module 3. The Logical Framework Approach and RBMEOn-line Training Course on Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation for MDG Implementation

Establish the general scope and focus of the project. Establish the general scope and focus of the project. Agree on the specific planning framework, terminology and designAgree on the specific planning framework, terminology and designprocess. process. Undertake a detailed situation analysis. Undertake a detailed situation analysis. Develop the project strategy, objectives hierarchy, implementatiDevelop the project strategy, objectives hierarchy, implementation on arrangements and resources. arrangements and resources. Identify and analyze the assumptions and risks for the chosen Identify and analyze the assumptions and risks for the chosen strategies and modify the project design if assumptions are incostrategies and modify the project design if assumptions are incorrect rrect

oror risks are too high. risks are too high. Develop the monitoring and evaluation Develop the monitoring and evaluation framework. framework.

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Problem identification and analysisProblem identification and analysisIdentifying the particular development issue or challenge that Identifying the particular development issue or challenge that needs to be addressed, geographic scope, probable length needs to be addressed, geographic scope, probable length and expenditureand expenditurePossible tools/methodsPossible tools/methods

Participatory workshopParticipatory workshopProblem treeProblem treeSurvey Survey Strategy papers, studiesStrategy papers, studies

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2. Stakeholder analysisIdentification of relevant stakeholders, their needs, interests and expectations in the project and what they can contributeTools/methods

Stakeholder mappingInterviews

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Agree on:Agree on:Planning framework and approachPlanning framework and approachHow the How the logframelogframe will be usedwill be usedDesign processDesign processTerminology to useTerminology to useWho will be involved in the designWho will be involved in the design

Process: dialogue, workshop with key stakeholders, participationProcess: dialogue, workshop with key stakeholders, participation

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Determining problem context , to include:Determining problem context , to include:StakeholdersStakeholdersProblems and issuesProblems and issuesVisions and opportunitiesVisions and opportunitiesBiophysical settingBiophysical settingOrganizations (institutions, networks, relationships)Organizations (institutions, networks, relationships)InfrastructureInfrastructureLegal, policy and political institutionsLegal, policy and political institutionsEconomicEconomicSocial and culturalSocial and cultural

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2. Tools/methodsSurveyFocus group discussionsRole playKey informant interviewsSWOT analysisHistorical analysisParticipatory appraisal

Community meetingsMulti-stakeholder workshopsResource mappingNetwork mappingField visits

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Develop the project strategyDevelop the project strategy——what is expected to be achieved and what is expected to be achieved and howhow

Objectives hierarchy : goal, purpose, outputsObjectives hierarchy : goal, purpose, outputsIdentify implementation arrangements, activities, and resources Identify implementation arrangements, activities, and resources neededneeded

Tools/methodsTools/methodsDone with stakeholder participationDone with stakeholder participationProblem treeProblem treeDeveloping a visual overview (or an objectives tree)Developing a visual overview (or an objectives tree)

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Effects

Focal Problem

Causes

Development Objectives (Goal)

Outputs (Intermediate results)

Project Purpose (Outcome)

Activities

Problem tree Objective tree

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Identify assumptions and risks that:Identify assumptions and risks that:Involve project partner contributions to the projectInvolve project partner contributions to the projectInvolve performance of organizations that affect the project, e.Involve performance of organizations that affect the project, e.g., g., government agencies, NGOs, contractorsgovernment agencies, NGOs, contractorsAre critical to project success (limit) Are critical to project success (limit) Which are not certain to happenWhich are not certain to happenAre out of control of project managementAre out of control of project management

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2. Tools/MethodsDialoguesFocus group discussionsWorkshopsRisk analysisDecision tree

Module 3. The Logical Framework Approach and RBMEOn-line Training Course on Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation for MDG Implementation

Define the M&E strategyDefine the M&E strategyPreparation of the M&E planPreparation of the M&E planIdentification of performance indicators and means of Identification of performance indicators and means of verificationverificationM&E responsibilities; institutional arrangementsM&E responsibilities; institutional arrangementsResources allocated to M&EResources allocated to M&E

Tools/MethodsTools/MethodsM&E planningM&E planningStakeholder workshopsStakeholder workshops

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Open discussion with stakeholders, participationOpen discussion with stakeholders, participationSharing, questioningSharing, questioningNegotiation Negotiation Planning workshopsPlanning workshops

For project designingFor project designingCapacity building and sustainabilityCapacity building and sustainabilityFor learning and adaptationFor learning and adaptationFor For phaseoutphaseout

Defining the project within an Defining the project within an organizational contextorganizational context