Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Methods Course

‘Participation’ has become a critical concept in development. Donors, governments and iNGOs are insisting upon participatory approaches in assessing needs and in implementing programmes. With increased emphasis on the importance of participation in development, there is a growing recognition that monitoring and evaluation of development and other community-based initiatives should be participatory. This course will broaden participants’ understanding of PM&E as a support to program/project management at different levels and as a tool for strengthening participation, enhancing local capacity, and increasing local people’s confidence and control over development decisions and processes.

Who should attend

This is a cross-cutting programme designed for those who are involved or tasked with Monitoring and Evaluation across different fields.

Requirements

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Livecode admission criteria

Duration

5 Days

Course objectives

The training will enable participants to;

• Understand PM&E Process
• Develop PM&E Results Levels
• Define Indicators for Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
• Develop Logical Framework Approach in PM&E
• Carryout participatory M&E Planning
• Understand data collection for PM&E
• Develop Tools and Techniques for rural appraisal in PME
• Carryout data Analysis in PM&E
• Implement Participatory Impact Assessment

The participants will also get opportunity to interact with practical monitoring and evaluation cases from our consultants with over 10 years’ experience.

Course content

Module 1

Introduction to Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation (PME)

• Definition of Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation
• Purpose and benefits of Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation
• Principles of Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation
• The relevance of Participatory Monitoring And Evaluation
• Challenges in using participatory approaches

PM&E Process

• Planning the PM&E Process and Determining Objectives and Indicators
• Data Collection methods and tools
• Data analyzing

Developing PM&E Results Levels

• M&E results chain
• Components of results chain
• Linking the result levels

Module 2

Indicators for Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation

• What are indicators
• Types of indicators
• Characteristics of good indicators
• Participatory process of indicator definition

Logical Framework Approach in PM&E

• LFA – Analysis and Planning phase
• Design of log frame
• Risk rating in log frame
• Horizontal and vertical logic in log frame
• Using log frame to create schedules: Activity and Budget schedules

Participatory M&E Planning

• Components of PM&E plan
• Developing PM&E plans
• Implementing PM&E plans

Participatory Project design

• Generating objectives for project planning
• Developing an action plan for implementation
• Group dynamics of participatory decision making

Module 3

Data collection for PM&E

• Participatory Information gathering Tools and Methods
• Quantitative and qualitative data
• Triangulating data collection sources and methods
• Preparing data collection methods/tools

Tools and Techniques for PME

• Participatory Rural Appraisal(PRA) tools
• Beneficiary Assessment
• Visual self-evaluation tools
• Testimonials
• Photographing the evidence
• Community records and indicators

Participatory Action Research

• Tools for PAR
• Importance of PAR
• Steps in carrying out PAR

Data Analysis in PM&E

• Introduction to data analysis in PM&E
• Using SPSS/Stata in quantitative data management and analysis for PM&E
• Descriptive and inferential analysis
• Participatory dissemination of the findings

Module 4

Participatory Evaluation

• Evaluation questions
• Evaluation design
• Participatory data collection
• Evaluation data analysis
• Evaluation findings dissemination and action planning

Participatory Impact Assessment

• What is participatory impact assessment
• Process of PIA
• Community defined indicators in PIA
• Participatory tools and methods in PIA
• Project attribution

Module 5

Reporting in PM&E

• Reporting on progress toward outcomes to Stakeholders and Participatory dissemination.
• Communication activities to partners and stakeholders
• Lessons learned
• Key activities and results that need planning
• Using the information for the action-learning process and reporting

Tailor-made courses 

This training course can also be tailored for your organization. This way, your organization will benefit by: 

• Using your own datasets and tools during the training.
• Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on.
• Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice.
• Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation.

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

 Training venue

The training is residential and will be held at the Livecode Technologies Training Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

 Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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Training fee

The course fee is KES 65,000.00 or USD 900.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to Livecode Technologies account through Kenya Commercial bank on or before the course starting date.

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Tailor- Made

This scheduled course can also be tailored for your organization. To find out how our tailor-made training can help your organization, contact our team through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.