Basics of Programme Monitoring & Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) are critical assessments essential for managing a programme effectively to ensure it adheres to its planned implementation and achieves its established objectives. Monitoring skills are crucial for evaluating the quality and progress of performance during implementation. Evaluation skills enable assessors to accurately determine the value of the programme's outcomes and impact upon its conclusion. Without a robust M&E system, programmes may fail due to a lack of the necessary frameworks to monitor performance and evaluate achievements and success. This book provides comprehensive insights into the fundamental concepts, processes, and tools that constitute an M&E system and methodologies to assess it. It also addresses related topics, such as situational analysis, goal setting, project planning, budgeting, data management, and report writing. Students, professionals, managers, and trainers will find the lessons within this book valuable for enhancing their M&E competencies.