Managing, Analysing and Interpreting M&E Data for Development Programmes Course

INTRODUCTION

Statistics are a mainstay in the toolkit of program and policy evaluators. If evaluators are going to make sensible use of consultant's reports, communicate effectively with funders, and understand others' evaluation reports, then they often need at least a conceptual understanding of relatively complex, recently developed statistical techniques.

The purposes of this course are: to link common evaluation questions with appropriate statistical procedures; to offer a strong conceptual grounding in several important statistical procedures; and to describe how to interpret the results from the statistics in ways that are principled and will be persuasive to intended audiences and to equip those working in governments, funding agencies, and research and non-government organisations to understand, critique and make effective use of evidence from quantitative evaluation studies.

Target Participants

The course is designed for representatives from government, project teams, NGOs, multi and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, etc, that are typically employed as project managers and directors, M&E specialists, technical specialists, and researchers.

DURATION

10 days

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course the learners should be able to:  

• Understand both random and non-random sampling methods and their use in the M&E Context
• Establish or reconstruct a baseline and assess your project’s/program’s impact.
• Use current data collection technologies such as Social Media analytics and Mobile Data Gathering.
• Understand and Use data analysis software package (STATA).
• Understand a theory of causal inference that covers both random assignment and observational studies, including quasi-experimental and non-experimental studies
• Identify the assumptions needed to infer causality in evaluations
• Describe, compare and contrast six, promising alternatives to random assignment studies for inferring causality, including the requirements for implementing these designs, the strengths and weaknesses of each, and examples from evaluations where these designs have been applied.
• Understand the various Statistical method for monitoring and impact evaluation
• Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GPS to gather data, collaborate and share information.
• Communicate findings to stimulate learning and reflection.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module One

• Key Concepts and Principles
• Defining key terms in M&E
• Introduction to result based monitoring
• Results Chain: inputs, processes, outputs, outcomes and impacts for development projects, programs or strategies
• Role of partners and stakeholders
• Result based indicators
• Relating Monitoring and evaluation to your project cycle
• Identifying the challenges facing Monitoring and evaluation professionals
• Evaluation Research Designs
• Observational data, quasi-experiments and correlation studies
• Social experiments, natural experiments and randomized control trials
• Qualitative evaluation designs
• Evaluation survey design

Module Two

• Evaluation problem
• Attribution
• selection and placement biases
• Quantitative Methods and Analysis for Impact Evaluation
• Revision of Basic econometrics
• Difference-in-Difference estimation
• Regression discontinuity
• Propensity score matching
• Fixed effects (within unit variance)
• Instrument Variable Technique
• Interrupted time series*
• Communication and dissemination of evaluation evidence
• Communication and reporting for M&E
• Contemporarily methods of disseminating

Module Three

Evaluation problem

• Attribution
• selection and placement biases

Quantitative Methods and Analysis for Impact Evaluation

• Revision of Basic econometrics
• Difference-in-Difference estimation
• Regression discontinuity
• Propensity score matching
• Fixed effects (within unit variance)
• Instrument Variable Technique
• Interrupted time series*

Communication and dissemination of evaluation evidence

• Communication and reporting for M&E
• Contemporarily methods of disseminating

Module Four

• GIS & GPS Techniques in M&E (To be covered if time permits)
• Introduction to Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Introduction to GIS Software (Quantum GIS)
• Mobile GPS Field Work
• Mapping M&E Indicators with Quantum GIS
• Participatory Mapping and collective intelligence (Google Maps, Google Earth)

Closure

Methodology
This instructor led training course is 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.

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 130,000.00 or USD 1900.00 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 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.