This paper sets out the roles of both monitoring and evaluation in successful implementation of projects and how these can be applied. Monitoring is the systematic and routine collection of data during project implementation for the purpose of establishing whether an intervention is moving towards the set objectives or project goals. It is through the continuous monitoring of project performance that you have an opportunity to learn about what is working well and what challenges are arising. Handbook for monitoring and evaluation measure evaluation. Definitions of project monitoring and evaluation although monitoring and evaluation are viewed as related, they are. Monitoring, learning plan prog ram cycle howto note.
The materials include exercises, session notes and agendas for conducting training. An enhancing method for health research system management article pdf available in international journal of preventive medicine 54. It is a toolkita collection of tools each of which is designed to support the monitoring and evaluation function. Projects are an attempt, using specific inputs, to create a better situation for the beneficiaries. Evaluation of the project process, outputs and partnership meetings and consolidated project framework 20022004 with action plans. Project monitoring, evaluation and reporting section consists of two main parts. Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation. These guides give you all the information you need to figure out how to design a good project monitoring and evaluation framework.
Project programme monitoring and evaluation guide 2. These guides cover understanding the right approach and method for your project, identifying the right kind of data. The material in this module is intended to help facilitate training in monitoring and evaluation in the results framework. But evaluation is not just for accountability reasons, but also learning to feed into future decisions monitoring is a continuous process, whereas evaluations are carried out at specific points of time in the course of the project mostly. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the. Monitoring and evaluation monitoring and evaluation by janet shapiro email. Monitoring is a continuous process, whereas evaluations are carried out at specific points of time in the course of the project mostly at the end of the project or a project phase. Handbook for monitoring and evaluation 1st edition october 2002. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the logical. Millennium development goals, indicators, and targets goal 1. Plan for data collection and management cross and red 3.
Monitoring project evaluation multicriteria analysis identification and evaluation strategy program project market demand analysis figure by mit ocw. Planning and implementing a project monitoring and evaluation system. Howto notes provide guidelines and practical advice to usaid staff and partners related to the program cycle. Monitoring is the continuous observation of a projects progress by systematically gathering key performance data for regular analysis see chapter 6. But evaluation is not just for accountability reasons, but also learning to feed into future decisions monitoring is a continuous process, whereas evaluations are carried out at specific points of time in the course of the project mostly at the end of the project or a project phase. In a project environment there is always a risk or chance that adverse conditions occur, which could cause the project to fail, or fail to meet its planned objectives e. Monitoring and evaluation for world bank agricultural. Basic principles of monitoring and evaluation monitoring and evaluation usually include information on the cost of the programme being monitored or evaluated.
By monitoring is meant a routine process, that scrutinizes the activities and progress of the project and also finds out the deviations that occur while undertaking the project. Identifying the need for a project develop project options evaluation of options analysis technical assessment feasibility studies costs and benefits analysis. Introduction monitoring the routine process of data collection monthly, quarterly, annually intended to measure whether the program is doing what is set out to do. They are critical tools for forwardlooking strategic positioning, organisational learning and for sound management. As a management responsibility, monitoring activity provides the basic building blocks of decisionmaking, for strategic planning and resource mobilisation. Monitoring is the collection and analysis of information about a project or programme, undertaken while the project programme is ongoing.
Ppt introduction to monitoring and evaluation powerpoint. A gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart used for project scheduling. Handbook for project planning, monitoring, evaluation and. Evaluation systematic collection of information to learn why andor to what extent a. The project was conducted under the auspices of the aquatic ecosystems division of. Chapter of project management tools and techniques 7. The roles of monitoring and evaluation in projects f a o otieno engineering programme group, technikon southern africa.
Monitoring evaluation timing monitoring is a continuing evaluation assesses the function that takes place entire project cycle. This note was produced by the bureau for policy, planning and learning ppl. On time on budget meeting the goals that have been agreed upon a project is an activity that. In this case, data is collected throughout the life cycle of the project. Evaluation the systematic investigation of whether a program is effective. A guidea guidebook for monitoring and evaluation book for monitoring and evaluationbook for monitoring and evaluation by bernardita p. Introduction to project planning this unit gives an overview of the different tasks that are involved in the design, development and implementation of a project. Project management is an organised venture for managing projects, involves scientific application of modern tools and techniques in planning, financing, implementing, monitoring, controlling and coordinating unique activities or task produce desirable outputs in accordance with the determined objectives with in the constraints of time and cost. Under the cooperative agreements made between the u.
The materials include exercises, session notes and agendas for conducting training sessions ranging from one and a half hours to two days. The data collection tools are usually embedded into the project activities in order. Monitoring and evaluation is not an addon at the end start early and. Lecture notes project evaluation civil and environmental. A project manager or a project board should consider the different tasks, activities and work to accomplish project deliverables, and consider. It highlights the common constraints and ways in which these constraints can be overcome. Projectprogramme monitoring and evaluation guide 2. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation acknowledgments this modular monitoring and evaluation training course is the result of the best thinking and creativity of a large number of individuals throughout family health international fhi, both those in the field and those in the arlington office.
Difference between monitoring and evaluation with comparison. Whilst project assistance still holds the dominant position in bilateral cooperation, both sectoral and program assistance are becoming more important. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger goals and targets indicators target 1. Form a project group to manage the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes consider which representatives for rightsholders to include in the process, and which different groups of dutybearers to involve in the planning. Highquality monitoring of information encourages timely decisionmaking, ensures project accountability, and provides a robust foundation for evaluation and learning. Some major differences between monitoring and evaluation are listed below. Monitoring as soon as the boss decides he wants his workers to do something, he has two problems.
As you read, make notes on how answers to these questions are likely to. Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is less than one dollar a day 1. Module 8 project planning, monitoring and evaluation is divided into six. These guidelines are meant primarily for design, monitoring and evaluation of projects, but the basic principles are applicable in all types of cooperation. This2009versionofthehandbookonplanning,monitoringandevaluatingfor developmentresultsaimstosupportundpinbecomingmoreresultsorientedand.
Find materials for this course in the pages linked along the left. Evaluation is the periodic, retrospective assessment of an organisation, project or programme that might be conducted internally or by external independent evaluators. May 15, 2017 monitoring and evaluation are important management tools that are necessary to track the progress and facilitate decision making for present and future interventions. Project planning, monitoring and evaluation unit 1. Project evaluation project monitoring focusing on activities and outputs and their contribution to outcomes. The difference between monitoring and evaluation can be drawn clearly on the following premises. Thanks are extended to the groups who were interviewed for this project, who participated in the. This minicourse covers the basics of program monitoring and evaluation in the context of population, health, and nutrition programs. A step by step guide to monitoring and evaluation university of.
Monitoring and evaluation pdf monitoring and evaluation roject monitoring and evaluation project monitoring and evaluation pdf monitoring and evaluation framework tools of monitoring and evaluation pdf monitoring and evaluation in the military ebook monitoring and evaluation training monitoring and evaluation of tb in the context of the sdgs. Monitoring routine tracking of data to learn to what extent implementation is occurring. However, there are lots of differences between them. Monitoring is the collection and analysis of information about a project or programme, undertaken while the projectprogramme is ongoing. As a pdf format, you can print this out, or type into it. Project planning, monitoring and evaluation module overview 11 about this module module 8 project planning, monitoring and evaluation is divided into six units. Oct 25, 2017 key differences between monitoring and evaluation. This allows judging the benefits of a programme against its costs and identifying which intervention has the highest rate of return. Monitoring and evaluation pdf monitoring and evaluation roject monitoring and evaluation project monitoring and evaluation pdf monitoring and evaluation framework tools of monitoring and evaluation pdf monitoring and evaluation in the military ebookmonitoringandevaluationtraining monitoring and evaluation of tb in the context of the sdgs planning monitoring and. Monitoring helps project managers to understand whether the projects are progressing in schedule and to ensure that project inputs, activities, outputs and external factors are proceeding as planned.
As a basis for understanding monitoring and evaluation responsibilities in. Project planning, monitoring and evaluation bangladesh open. Handbook on planning monitoring and evaluating for development. The handbook recognizes that planning, monitoring and evaluation require a focus on. Exercise 5 introducing monitoring tools project staff. Six key steps for project program monitoring and evaluation organization six key steps international 1. Monitoring and evaluation are important management tools that are necessary to track the progress and facilitate decision making for present and future interventions.
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