Kenya Coconut Production Presentation by Dr. Lalith Perera
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
1. Running through the right plan….
Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
Kirithika Arudjothy,
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer,
GEF/IFAD-Participatory Coastal Zone Restoration and Sustainable
Management Project in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
2. Objectives of the session
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Recognizing the resources and competence required
to develop and implement an M&E plan
Understanding the key stages in the process of
developing & implementing an M&E plan
Comprehending how the M&E findings can be
effectively disseminated and utilized
Assessing the mechanism of creating a functional
M&E plan
3. In the interior…
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Standards intended for an M&E plan
Resource & competency needed for an M&E plan
Steps in developing & implementing an M&E
plan
Disseminating and using M&E findings
(Knowledge Management)
Assessing how well the M&E plan is working
4. Standards intended for an M&E
plan
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Preliminary step for the Formulation of a
Customized Standard
Identifying the barriers
Problem solving approach
Identifying the opportunities
Maximizing the potential
6. Key words
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Utility - Satisfy the information needs of
stakeholders
Feasibility – Act realistic, cautious , diplomatic
and economical
Propriety - Carryout legally, ethically, and with
regard to those involved in and influenced by the
evaluation
Accuracy – Expose and disseminate technically
7. Resources and Competencies to be
deployed..
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Technical capacity of M&E
Personal competencies of the M&E unit
System of data collection processing and presentation
Monetary resources for M&E
Percentage of resources allocated to M&E (5%)
Cost of knowledge management
Cost may be higher during initial stages
Other miscellaneous resources as indicator guides,
manuals, communication tools
8. Key steps in developing an M&E
plan
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Clue please!!!!
9. Key steps in developing an M&E
plan
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Consultation and Contribution of the Key Stakeholders
Interpret the project objectives into M&E framework
Develop M&E Framework
Define indicators and identify sources of data
Data collection plan and M&E responsibilities
Set targets
Define reporting system, utilization and dissemination of
results
Plan for changes
10. Activity: Developing our own M&E
plan
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Log frame
OTIP
M&E
PMU
DPO team
RBM
11. Key words
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
SMART indicators (Output and Outcome)
Linked to M&E framework
Useful for decision-making in project
Compatible with the reporting requirements
Feasible
Accountable Vs countable
12. Logical model of the M&E plan
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Activities Output Outcome
13. Key words
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Activities : Based on the AWPB
Output : Immediate result
Outcome : Result achieved in long term
“Component in our logframe”
Goal : Ultimate objective
14. M&E findings
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Complete answers to the OTIP Questionnaire
Achieved outputs
Achievement towards outcomes
Socio economic profiles
Ecological profiles
Need assessments/ Feasibility studies
Lessons learned
Case studies
15. Utilizing the M&E findings
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
M&E findings can be utilized for the following
purposes
Highlight the strengths and accomplishments of the
project
Improve project management and planning
Identify weaknesses of project implementation
Determine the need for the modification or
expansion of activities
Assess the quality of implementation
Identify future needs strengthen the proposals
16. Precision of M&E findings
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Identify strategic information needs
Use what is already available
Avoid duplication of data collection and
reporting
Avoid collecting information that will not be
used
Review progress/results regularly and make
adjustments to M&E findings if necessary
17. Handling the M&E findings
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Disseminating to the right stakeholders
-Let it reach the right people
18. Who are the right people?
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Finding the accountable people- Brainstorming
20. How to share?
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Disseminating the findings- Knowledge
Management strategies
Typescripts/ Hard prints
Best practice guidelines, News letters, News paper articles,
leaflets, banners, Sign boards, case studies
Electronic media
Websites, Social networks, blogs
Ceremonies and events
Celebrations, exhibitions, street dramas
Souvenirs
T-shirts, caps
Other??
21. Assessing the M&E plan
Facilitator- Kirithika Arudjothy
Progression of M&E activities in compliance to
the plan
Adequate answers to the OTIP questionnaire/
evaluation questions
Newly raised evaluation questions and their
relevance
Noteworthy issues in the evaluation design
External factors influencing the plan
Availability of resources to implement the M&E
plan
Dissemination and usage of M&E findings by the
stakeholders in decision making and for project
improvements