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Filter search resultsThe 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 politicResourcePolitical economy
Political economy refers to the interplay between political actors, institutions, and economic factors.MethodStructure 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.MethodLegislation 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.MethodDevelopment 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 countrMethodNGOs 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.MethodPublic 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.MethodMedia
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.MethodAcademic and research institutions
Universities and centers can contribute to M&E through research, capacity strengthening activities, and the development of methodologies.MethodNational evaluation plan, 2020-2025, South Africa
South Africa has produced 8 National Evaluation Plans since the inception of the National Evaluation System in 2011.ResourceNational 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.MethodOther 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.MethodNational evaluation plan
A national evaluation plan sets out a set of planned evaluations for a number of years.MethodOrganisational 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.MethodOther relevant organisational policies
Organisational enabling policies are guidelines or rules that create a conducive environment for specific practices within an organisation to function effectively.MethodInternal 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.MethodGuidelines
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.MethodInternal 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.MethodBudget allocation for M&E
Financial resources and budgeting play a pivotal role in the effective functioning of national Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems.MethodExternal 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 publiMethodOrganisational evaluation plan
An organisational evaluation plan sets out a program of planned evaluations over a specific period, such as for the next five years.MethodNational 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 CMethodPeer review
Conducting an evaluation using individuals/organizations who are working on similar projects.MethodOther diagnostic assessments
Other diagnostic tools exist offering diverse approaches to evaluating and enhancing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems.MethodDepartment Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) - Republic of South Africa
This website provides information about the activities of the South African Department: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME).ResourceCentral evaluation units
Central evaluation units are government agencies typically housed within a central government agency, such as the Planning Ministry, the Finance Ministry or the Office of the President or Prime Minister.MethodOrganisational M&E policy
Organisational monitoring and evaluation policies are the set of rules or principles that an organisation uses to guide its decisions and actions with respect to monitoring and evaluation across programs and departments.MethodExpert review
Expert review involves an identified expert providing a review of draft documents at specified stages of a process and/or planned processes.MethodProfessional development courses
Professional development courses can be a useful way to develop people’s knowledge and skills in conducting and/or managing an evaluation.MethodUnited Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) Evaluation competency framework
This resource presents the revised evaluation competencies for the United Nations system, highlighting their importance for evaluators, evaluation unit heads, commissioners, and users.ResourceLandscape analysis equity centered evaluation
This Southern-led research was facilitated by six Global South organizations from Latin America, Asia and Africa who joined forces to transform inequitable practices mainstreamed in the evaluation of international cooperation initiatives woResourceInstitutionalizing evaluation: A review of international experience
This report, written by Bertha Briceño and Marie M.Resource