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MEAL: project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Your projects need to demonstrate what they achieve, not just what they spend. Connect objectives, indicators and information collection to structure monitoring and evaluation. Develop an approach that supports accountability, learning and adjustments to activities.
- Duration
- 3 days 21 hours
- Code
- GP04FR Code
Presentation
MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) is an essential project management framework. It provides a systematic, dynamic approach to improving project or programme performance and the achievement of results. MEAL is a quality-focused approach encompassing:
- continuous monitoring of project activities, progress and results (Monitoring);
- systematic evaluation to determine project impact and effectiveness (Evaluation);
- promoting a culture of responsibility and transparency (Accountability) among stakeholders;
- creating organisational learning mechanisms to adapt strategies based on knowledge gained (Learning).
Through this MEAL course, project managers and leaders will be able to identify and measure performance against objectives and promote adaptive project management. They can thereby ensure that projects respond to changing contexts and deliver meaningful, lasting impacts.
The programme also provides a compass for navigating the complexity of project implementation, building a culture of continuous improvement and maximising positive outcomes. It helps organisations make informed decisions, improve project effectiveness and remain accountable to beneficiaries and donors.
Objectives
Target competencies
- Master MEAL methodology and tools to develop a results monitoring framework for project management.
Learning objectives
- Select the types of project results to monitor.
- Define monitoring indicators.
- Plan data collection and analysis.
- Present and use data obtained through the monitoring system.
- Master every essential stage of managing a project evaluation.
Program
Module 1: introduction to results-based management
- What is results-based management (RBM)?
- A project's results chain.
- The role of monitoring and evaluation in RBM.
Module 2: introduction to project management
- What is project management?
- Project management within a results-based management context.
- The project life cycle.
Module 3: planning the results monitoring system
- Understanding indicators:
- What is an indicator?
- Types of indicators: qualitative, quantitative, proxy, leading and lagging.
- Identifying and selecting results to monitor.
- The process of developing performance and results indicators:
- identify available indicators;
- select indicators;
- describe indicators in detail;
- validate indicators.
- Data collection and processing.
- Presenting and communicating indicators through dashboards.
- Using indicators for decision-making and feedback:
- Tools: indicator databases, SMART indicator validation, indicator sheets, survey forms and dashboards.
- The results measurement framework:
- Procedure for developing a results measurement framework.
- Examples of results measurement frameworks.
Module 4: planning project evaluation management
- What is a project evaluation?
- The difference between monitoring and evaluation.
- The difference between audit and evaluation.
- Different types of evaluation throughout the project life cycle.
- Stakeholders in an evaluation.
- The 5 basic evaluation criteria.
- Evaluation questions.
- The project evaluation process.
- Evaluation terms of reference.
- Quality control of an evaluation report.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- project or programme managers and leaders;
- technical or administrative project team members;
- managers of private, public and non-governmental organisations;
- donors and other financial stakeholders;
- anyone responsible for managing project or programme monitoring and evaluation.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites apply:
- a good understanding of French;
- basic mathematical knowledge;
- project management experience (recommended).
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
Numerous practical exercises and case studies.
Dates and sessions
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