Explore the power of M&E w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – P1
Explore the power of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) with specialist Kandi Shejavali – part 1 M&E specialist Kandi Shejavali believes that M&E has the power to bring enormous transformation to the wellbeing of people and the planet and bring us closer to the type of society we want. Think that’s an exaggeration? Find out why […]
Maximizing the use of KoBoToolbox & more w/ Janna Rous
Maximizing the use of KoBoToolbox & more – interview with expert, Janna Rous Janna Rous, a humanitarian information management expert, an aid worker, a data enthusiast, and a mother of two shares her passion for digital data collection tools and her own journey into data management in the humanitarian and international development sector. Through her […]
Integrating a gender dimension into M&E – best practices
Integrating a gender dimension into Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems – best practices Integrating a gender dimension to M&E structures is an important step towards achieving broad-based and inclusive development. Our article provides step-by-step guidance to help you and your organisation integrate gender into your project and different components of your M&E system as a […]
Data disaggregation & its key role in international development
Data Disaggregation & its key role in International Development In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN member states have pledged to leave no one behind – an unequivocal commitment to eradicate poverty, end discrimination and exclusion, and reduce the inequalities and vulnerabilities in all its forms. However, progress in this area has been […]
Qualitative indicators and their relevance in M&E
Qualitative indicators and their relevance in M&E Indicators are integral to the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of every development project. Different types of indicators are used in monitoring and evaluation, such as ‘quantitative’, ‘qualitative’ and ‘hybrid or mixed’. In this blog post, we will deep dive into qualitative indicators and explain what they […]
How to write a good M&E report – guidelines & best practices
How to write a good monitoring and evaluation report – guidelines and best practices Reporting is an integral part of any monitoring and evaluation plan or framework. Good reporting enables organisations to communicate the value of their work and their impact while allowing them to demonstrate aid effectiveness and enhance performance, collaboration, learning and adaptation […]
Monitoring & Evaluation interview with expert Linda Ntsiful
Monitoring & Evaluation interview with expert Linda Ntsiful Ever wondered what a career in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) might look like? As the initiator of the Women in Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL) group and with over 5 years of professional experience in the sector, expert Linda Kpormone Ntsiful reflects on her M&E journey. […]
Qualitative and Quantitative data collection methods in M&E
Qualitative and Quantitative data collection methods in M&E Data is the heart and soul of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Valid, reliable and accurate data can reveal and improve the performance and impact of your intervention and support decision making and learning, while enhancing your credibility and accountability. Data is divided into different categories based on […]
Helpful guides & resources on monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
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 […]
Designing an impact evaluation work plan: a step-by-step guide
Designing an impact evaluation work plan: a step-by-step guide This article is the second part of our 2-part series on impact evaluation. In the first article, “Impact evaluation: overview, benefits, types and planning tips,” we introduced impact evaluation and some helpful steps for planning and incorporating it into your M&E plan. In this blog, we will […]
