session
1
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3.1
session
day
5
4
training delivered by lead partners Habitat for Humanity, RedR and Shelter Centre on 2
nd
to 9
th
July 2011 in Thailand
approved by
the
Advisory
Group members
Monitoring
and evaluation
Monitoring
&
Evaluation
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By the end of this session, you will have an understanding of
Objective 1
The aims and goals of monitoring and evaluation
Objective 2
The difference between Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
and when to use each
Objective 3
Monitoring & Evaluation in the disaster cycle
Learning objectives
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Discussion
in groups
Write down
key points
20 minutes
Group Brainstorm Exercise
What is the purpose or goal of Monitoring & Evaluation?
On post it notes write down the aims, goals purposes,
reasons for doing monitoring and evaluation
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Accountability to
The affected community
Donors
Management
Government
Risk management
Identifying, tracking and Creating hazard mitigation
procedures to manage potential risks
Providing a record for analysis now or in the future
How the information changes over time
How the response has impacted those affected
Is the program on track and how can we improve it.
What is the purpose or goal of Monitoring &
Evaluation?
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Relevance – does the project address needs?
Efficiency– are we using the resources wisely?
Effectiveness – are we achieving the outputs?
Impact – has the goal be achieved?
Sustainability – will the impact last?
Monitoring & Evaluation should address:
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Discussion
in groups
Write down
key points
20 minutes
Group brainstorm exercise
Which aims or goals are best achieved
through monitoring and which through
evaluation?
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Where does M & E fit in
the disaster cycle
Impact assessment
Response
Reconstruction
Prediction & early warning
Preparedness
Mitigation & prevention
M & E should directly link to Log-frames
and other management tools
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Physical and financial progress
Ongoing priorities and allocation of resources
Equitable distribution of benefits among
affected groups
Acceptance and usefulness of project among
affected groups
Implementation problems and constraints
Monitoring
The purpose
of monitoring is to track the:
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Spectrum of data collection tools
Conversation with
concerned
individuals
Community
interviews
Field
visits
Reviews of
official records &
info systems
Key
informant
Interviews
Participant
observation
Focus group
interviews
Direct
observation
Surveys
Census
Field
experiment
Informal/less structured
Qualitative
Formal/more structured
Quantitative
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Discussion
in groups
Write down
key points
20 minutes
Group Exercise
(10 min)
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As a group pick one monitoring
tool that you have used and
discuss how well it worked and
what were its benefits and
limitations.
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To assess an on-going or
completed project/ programme/
policy
To determine the relevance and
fulfilment of objectives
To establish efficiency,
effectiveness, impact and
sustainability
The aim and purposes of
Evaluation
Provide credible and useful
information
Enable the incorporation of lessons
into management decision-making
Provide improvements for other
projects/ programmes/ policies
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Internal vs external evaluations
What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
Objective 3
Evaluation
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Discussion
in groups
Write down
key points
20 minutes
Group exercise
Without the use of written or spoken
words
1) Demonstrate the difference between monitoring and
evaluation
2) Demonstrate an example of good practice in
monitoring
3) Demonstrate an example of good practice in
evaluation
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Evaluation example
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Any
questions
Share your
experiences
Do you have any comments or experiences you
would like to share?
Do you have any questions?
Any questions?
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Publisher:
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S3.1
session
day
training delivered by lead partners Habitat for Humanity, RedR and Shelter Centre on 2
nd
to 9
th
July 2011 in Thailand
approved by the Advisory Group members
Further reading
WASH
4
5
Shelter after disaster
1a. Assessment
Shelter Centre, 2010
HAP International accountability and quality
management
HAP international, 2010
ALNAP Active Learning Network for Accountability
and Performance in Humanitarian Action
www.alnap.org