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Helpful guides & resources on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) For any development project to be successful, it must have a robust monitoring and evaluation system in place. However, the efficacy of the monitoring and evaluation system depends on many factors, including the timing of the assessment, the appropriate choice of tools and methodologies, availability of […]

How are NGOs coping with the impacts of COVID-19 Photo credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  COVID-19 has impacted billions of lives around the globe. Governments, individuals, businesses, and civil society organizations are battling to save lives, support families, and keep businesses, and organisations afloat. During these unprecedented times, the role of NGOs

5 reasons why monitoring & evaluation is good for NGOs The trials and errors in the development and humanitarian sector in the last decades have been transforming the way development is practiced globally. The evolving development trends and practices include the heightened expectations of donors for more accountability, transparency and proof of the effectiveness of projects.

What is Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)? At TolaData, we love getting queries about monitoring and evaluation (M&E) from our clients and followers around the world. Here’s one of our favourite inquiries of all time – What is monitoring and evaluation? It may sound like a simple question but it is certainly an important one. Before

Using multiple data collection tools? Here’s how to integrate your dataset with TolaData Caught up in a data-silo dilemma? TolaData can help! Do you use Ona, CommCare, SurveyCTO, KoBo Toolbox or other digital tools to collect your data? Do you store your collected dataset on MS Excel or Google Sheet? Is it difficult to bring

In conversation with M&E Specialist Sarah Ulrich “I always enjoyed being in direct contact with target groups of projects I evaluated, because I find it amazing and gratifying to hear about the change and impact they experience.” Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Sarah Ulrich talks about her love for the M&E sector and how she views