Results-focused Project Design and Management » Evaluation http://adbresultsmatter.org Where Training and Moderation Meet Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:36:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Participatory Planning, OK….What About Participatory M & E? http://adbresultsmatter.org/17/participatory-planning-okwhat-about-participatory-m-e/ http://adbresultsmatter.org/17/participatory-planning-okwhat-about-participatory-m-e/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:53:28 +0000 admin http://adbresultsmatter.org/rfpdm/?p=198 Much has been said about participatory project design and planning and its importance in achieving project results. However, Results-based Management is also about monitoring targets in the midterm. And if we want an accurate picture of how our project is really performing, we should get the involvement of key project stakeholders during the exercise. This [...]]]> Much has been said about participatory project design and planning and its importance in achieving project results. However, Results-based Management is also about monitoring targets in the midterm. And if we want an accurate picture of how our project is really performing, we should get the involvement of key project stakeholders during the exercise. This is the essence of Results-based Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) according to Francoise Coupal. He further explains that PM&E should be results-based in that close attention is paid to monitoring and evaluating the achievement of results vs activities. And adjusting project strategies and activities to better meet project results is one of the critical outcomes of PM&E. For more on Mr. Coupal’s article click here.

Other readings on PM&E, as well as some case studies and field experiences are available in these links:

http://www.ibsea.org/allincbnrm/components/com_remository_files/downloads/Tracking%20Change%20Together.pdf

http://intercooperation.org.in/images/icindia/Part.pdf

http://www.coady.stfx.ca/resources/abcd/SEWA%20PME%20Manual.pdf

And for those who are interested to undergo formal training and who don’t mind travelling to the Philippines, a 3-week course is being offered on PM&E. See link.

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