Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Agricultural Projects Training Course
Introduction
In the complex and dynamic landscape of agricultural development, significant investments are made with the aim of improving food security, increasing farmer incomes, enhancing sustainability, and fostering rural prosperity. However, without robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, it becomes challenging to ascertain whether these investments are yielding the desired results, whether project interventions are effective, efficient, and relevant, and what lessons can be learned for future programming. A lack of systematic M&E can lead to resource wastage, repetition of ineffective strategies, missed opportunities for adaptation, and an inability to demonstrate accountability to funders and beneficiaries. Effective M&E for agricultural projects goes beyond simply tracking activities; it involves systematically collecting, analyzing, and using data to assess project performance, measure progress towards objectives, identify challenges, and inform adaptive management and policy decisions. It provides the evidence base necessary for accountability, learning, and strategic planning, ensuring that agricultural interventions are impactful and sustainable. Ignoring the principles and practices of M&E can undermine the credibility and effectiveness of agricultural development efforts. Our intensive 5-day "Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Agricultural Projects" training course is meticulously designed to equip project managers, M&E officers, agricultural extension agents, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to design, implement, and manage robust M&E systems specifically tailored for agricultural projects, ensuring accountability, facilitating learning, and driving impactful results.
This comprehensive program will delve into M&E frameworks, indicator development, data collection methodologies (including digital tools), data analysis and interpretation, impact assessment techniques, and the use of M&E findings for adaptive management and reporting. Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing logical frameworks, constructing M&E plans, designing data collection tools, and performing basic data analysis. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in applying M&E principles to agricultural projects, effectively measuring their performance, demonstrating their impact, and contributing to evidence-based decision-making for more effective and sustainable agricultural development.
Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
The "Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Agricultural Projects" training course is crucial for a broad range of professionals and stakeholders involved in the planning, implementation, and assessment of agricultural development initiatives. This includes:
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the "Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Agricultural Projects" training course, participants will be able to:
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation in Agriculture
Module 2: M&E Frameworks and Logic Models
Module 3: Indicator Development and Measurement
Module 4: Data Collection Methodologies and Tools for Agriculture
Module 5: Data Management and Analysis for Agricultural Projects
Module 6: Evaluation Approaches and Designs in Agriculture
Module 7: Utilization of M&E Findings and Reporting
Module 8: M&E System Design and Sustainability for Agricultural Projects
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TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com
Dates | Fees | Location | Action |
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04/08/2025 - 08/08/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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11/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $1,500 | Mombasa |
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25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $1,500 | Mombasa |
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22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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13/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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13/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $1,500 | Mombasa |
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27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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10/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $1,500 | Mombasa |
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24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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12/01/2026 - 16/01/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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16/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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11/05/2026 - 15/05/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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