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Filter search resultsBuilding an evaluative culture for effective evaluation and results management
This brief from the Institutional Learning and Change Initiative (ILAC) provides advice on building an evaluative culture allowing organisations to better manage and provide programs and services.RecursoResponsible data governance for monitoring and evaluation in the African context
This two-part series from CLEAR-Anglophone Africa and MERL Tech covers both theoretical and practical aspects of responsible data governance in M&E.RecursoUsing cultural brokers on evaluation teams
In this blog post, Linda Cabral discusses how using cultural brokers as members of their evaluation team led to assisting them develop their data collection instruments and recruitment efforts.RecursoAcademic education programs
Universities typically offer specialized programs encompassing a wide range of M&E topics, from fundamental principles to advanced analytical techniques.MétodoNational capacity strengthening plans
Capacity strengthening plans at the national level typically cover aspects such as enhancing the legal and policy framework to support M&E activities better, improving data collection and management infrastructure, and ensuring the availability of aMétodoOrganisational capacity strengthening plans
Organisational capacity strengthening plans are designed to enhance the capabilities of institutions responsible for M&E functions.MétodoFactors influencing the performance of monitoring and evaluation systems in non-government organizations in Lira district, northern Uganda
This thesis for the Masters degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda Technology and Management University investigates the factors that affect the performance of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems in non-governmental organizRecursoOther professional associations
National M&E systems can also benefit from engagement with professional associations that include social researchers, performance improvement professionals, economists, auditors, ESG (Environmental, Social and GoMétodoThe evaluation of politics and the politics of evaluation
This paper, written by Chris Roche and Linda Kelly for the Development Leadership Program (DLP), argues for the use of a mixed methods approach to monitoring and evaluation of programs that 'work politicRecursoPolitical economy
Political economy refers to the interplay between political actors, institutions, and economic factors.MétodoStructure of government
The structure of government refers to the organisational setup and functioning of the national (or subnational) government, which can have a significant impact on M&E activities.MétodoLegislation and constitution that refer to M&E
A country's constitution and laws can be important in terms of M&E systems and will often explicitly refer to M&E.MétodoDevelopment partners
Development partners, including UN agencies, development banks, and bilateral international development agencies of national governments, often hold pivotal roles in national M&E systems across countrMétodoNGOs and civil society organisations
NGOs can play various roles in a national M&E system – such as sitting on evaluation steering committees or being involved in the selection of evaluations for evaluation plans/agendas.MétodoPublic communication and dissemination units
Communication units are often responsible for communicating M&E findings to the public, ensuring transparency, and promoting the use of evaluation results in policy-making.MétodoMedia
Media channels (such as newspapers, TV, radio, and online platforms) can play an important role in disseminating M&E results, shaping public opinion, and holding entities accountable.MétodoAcademic and research institutions
Universities and centers can contribute to M&E through research, capacity strengthening activities, and the development of methodologies.MétodoNational evaluation plan, 2020-2025, South Africa
South Africa has produced 8 National Evaluation Plans since the inception of the National Evaluation System in 2011.RecursoNational M&E policies
National monitoring and evaluation policies are the set of rules or principles that a country uses to guide its decisions and actions with respect to monitoring and evaluation across government.MétodoOther relevant national policies
Policies not exclusively focused on M&E can also help create an enabling environment that enhances the effectiveness and integration of M&E practices within government operations.MétodoNational evaluation plan
A national evaluation plan sets out a set of planned evaluations for a number of years.MétodoOrganisational culture of government and implications for M&E
The organisational culture within government entities profoundly influences the adoption and effectiveness of national M&E systems.MétodoOther relevant organisational policies
Organisational enabling policies are guidelines or rules that create a conducive environment for specific practices within an organisation to function effectively.MétodoInternal information technology systems
Internal information technology systems (ITS) refers to the technological resources and infrastructure that support M&E functions within a government entity or organisation.MétodoGuidelines
Guides, guidance, and guidelines for M&E can include a range of documented procedures and instructions created to help those involved in the M&E process.MétodoInternal M&E capacity
Internal staff capacity for M&E refers to the abilities and skills the employees within an organisation or institution possess to carry out M&E activities effectively.MétodoBudget allocation for M&E
Financial resources and budgeting play a pivotal role in the effective functioning of national Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems.MétodoExternal technology infrastructure
External technology infrastructure encompasses the wider array of technological resources and services not internally owned or managed by a specific organisation but available for use in the broader publiMétodoOrganisational evaluation plan
An organisational evaluation plan sets out a program of planned evaluations over a specific period, such as for the next five years.MétodoNational Evaluation Capacities Index (INCE)
The National Evaluation Capacities Index (INCE), developed by World Food Program WFP, together with the German Development Evaluation Institute (DEval), is a diagnostic tool of National Evaluation CMétodoPeer review
Conducting an evaluation using individuals/organizations who are working on similar projects.MétodoOther diagnostic assessments
Other diagnostic tools exist offering diverse approaches to evaluating and enhancing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems.Método