9. Strengthening the monitoring and evaluation system to have clear performance indicators in order to be able to evaluate its effectiveness.
It can identify gaps in the programme logic, make assumptions explicit or help build a robust monitoring and evaluation system that is "impact-oriented".
Therefore we make evidence-based investment decisions, and MCC has built a very rigorous monitoring and evaluation system into its model to ensure we are achieving the right results.
A regional SRI workshop on the monitoring and evaluation system of the SRI WAAPP project was held in Cotonou, Benin May 30-June 5, 2015, in Cotonou, Benin.
SRI-Rice provides technical backstopping and trainings, set up the monitoring and evaluation system, produces technical materials in English and French, maintains the SRI-WAAPP project website, with English and French versions, and facilitates a regional (public) Facebook page.
Prioritize the proposed recommendations, identify barriers and solving strategies to implement the GPC_E, and develop a monitoring and evaluation system for the key recommendations.
The process produced a performance indicator map, a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework, and data collection templates to promote the development, implementation, and sustainability of the monitoring and evaluation system of a farmer's trade union in an African country.
The CNS-Riz/WAAPP-sponsored workshop, was facilitated by Erika Styger and Devon Jenkins, who provided follow-up and updating of the project's monitoring and evaluation system, introduced of online data collection tools and provided training on the use of ArcGIS.
The three-year project combined antiretroviral treatment, early intervention and a standardized monitoring and evaluation system.
Related to the weak monitoring and evaluation system, many programs tend to focus on output indicators (e.g., number of beneficiaries trained, number of toolkits dispersed) rather than outcome indicators.
This goes with the need for a robust monitoring and evaluation system that will provide timely, clear and updated appropriate information to support evidence-based decision making for policymakers and various stakeholders.
