Course Details

Monitoring & Evaluation for Governance Training Course

INTRODUCTION

Effective governance is a cornerstone of sustainable development and societal progress. To ensure that governance initiatives achieve their intended objectives, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems are essential. This course on Monitoring and Evaluation for Governance is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of governance programs and policies.

Through this training, participants will learn the importance of evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and transparency in governance processes. They will be exposed to various M&E tools and frameworks that help track progress, ensure the efficient use of resources, and measure outcomes against set goals.

DURATION

5 Days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is aimed at government, CSO, NGO, donor and development partners staff in charge of monitoring and evaluation in governance programs.

OBJECTIVES

The training will enable participants to;

• Understand the Fundamentals of M&E:
• Provide participants with a strong foundation in the concepts, principles, and importance of M&E in governance.
• Introduce participants to key M&E terminologies and frameworks relevant to governance.
• Design Effective M&E Frameworks for Governance:
  • Guide participants in developing appropriate M&E frameworks tailored for governance programs.
  • Ensure participants can align M&E activities with the overall objectives of governance policies and initiatives.
• Apply M&E Tools and Techniques:
  • Teach practical tools and methodologies for data collection, analysis, and reporting on governance initiatives.
  • Introduce both qualitative and quantitative methods for evaluating governance programs.
• Improve Accountability and Transparency:
  • Demonstrate how M&E contributes to improving governance by promoting accountability, transparency, and informed decision-making.
  • Discuss the role of M&E in ensuring the ethical and efficient use of resources in governance programs.
• Assess the Impact of Governance Programs:
  • Equip participants with skills to measure the impact of governance programs on citizens and institutions.
  • Enable participants to use M&E findings to inform policy adjustments and improve program outcomes.
• Strengthen Decision-Making through Evidence-Based Approaches:
  • Highlight the role of M&E in generating reliable data to support strategic decision-making in governance.
  • Emphasize the use of M&E results to advocate for policy reforms and program improvements.
• Engage Stakeholders in M&E Processes:
  • Foster understanding of how to involve various stakeholders, including citizens, in the M&E process.
  • Explore the importance of participatory M&E approaches in governance to ensure inclusiveness and responsiveness.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to M&E

• Overview of Monitoring and Evaluation
• Key principles and concepts in M&E
• M&E in project lifecycle
• Complementary roles of Monitoring and Evaluation

Project Design

• Steps to develop a results based M&E System
• Problem Tree Analysis
• Setting Project Objectives
• Causal Pathway

Theory of Change

• Overview of theory of change
• Developing theory of change
• Theory of Change vs Log Frame
• Case study: Theory of change

M&E Frameworks

• Conceptual Frameworks
• Results Frameworks
• Logic Model
• Logical Framework

Governance Indicators

• Indicators selection
• Indicator metrics
• Linking indicators to results
• Indicator matrix
• Tracking of indicators

Developing an M&E System for Governance Programs

• Introduction to M&E System
• Scope of an M&E System
• Elements of an M&E System
• M&E Plan and the M&E System
• Implementing the M&E System

Evaluation of Governance Programs

• Introduction to Project Evaluation
• Evaluation Process
• Evaluation Criteria
• Developing Evaluation Questions
• Evaluation findings sharing and dissemination

Impact Evaluation of Governance Programs

• Introduction to Impact Evaluation
• Impact Evaluation Designs
• Implementation of Impact Evaluations in Governance programs

M&E Data Management in Governance Programs

• Tools and Methodologies for collecting data
• Participatory methods of data collection
• Data Analysis
• M&E Report Writing

Learning in M&E

• Data demand and use in Governance Programs
• Document of M&E Lessons learnt and Best Practices
• Information Sharing

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

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