Monitoring & Evaluation Workshop Guide
A guide produced by Pact Brazil presenting M&E concepts, methodologies and the application of participatory exercises. Tailored to HIV/AIDS organizations.
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Monitoring & Evaluation Workshop: An Introduction
1. Objective
Build the capacity of participating organizations in the area of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) through the presentation and discussion of M&E concepts and methodologies and the application of participatory exercises.
2. Subjects Discussed
Defining Monitoring and Evaluation
What is Monitoring and Evaluation? The workshop begins with a participatory exercise (Annex I) regarding each participant s current definition of the concepts of monitoring and evaluation (Annex I).
Importance of M&E
Presentation of why M&E is a crucial component of any organization and/ or institution and review of the primary areas in which it is useful.
Indicators and How to Use Them
Presentation of the general concept of an indicator focused on their use in the design, implementation, and M&E of projects/ programs. Application of a practical exercise (Annex II) to facilitate debate among participants and review new terminologies using examples from the Elos Program.
M&E Plan
Presentation of a model M&E Plan based on HIV prevention projects. Presentation highlights the necessary components of an M&E Plan and its importance as part of an organizational culture of M&E. Participants will develop an M&E collectively as part of a group exercise (Annex IV).
M&E Tools
Discussion and presentation of the primary data collection tools used to monitor and evaluate projects. A group exercise (Annex V) stimulates reflection on the instruments currently used by the NGOs to collect and analyze data.
How to Conduct a Project Evaluation
Presentation of a practical methodology for conducting a project evaluation with limited financial and human resources.
Creating an Organizational Culture of M&E
Discussion of the importance of integrating M&A into all phases of projects/ programs. An individual exercise (Annex VI) stimulates reflection and discussion regarding the organization s current monitoring and evaluation activities.
Website (URL): http://www.pactbrasil.org Author(s): Pact Brasil