Training on Monitoring and Evaluation in Governance

INTRODUCTION

About the Course

Poor governance and weak state institutions constrain development. Interest in funding governance reform processes has increased in recent years as donors recognize the importance of strengthening country governance systems to achieve common development goals.

This course aims to build the capacity of M&E professionals working with governance programs. The acquired M&E skills will assist the participants to apply the best M&E approaches in developing and implementing governance programs successfully.

Target Participants

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

DURATION

5 days

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

• Understand monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in governance
• Design a governance project using M&E frameworks
• Develop governance indicators
• Track performance indicators over the life of the project
• Conduct data management in governance programs
• Evaluate a governance programs
• Develop and implement an M&E system
• Develop a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

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

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 50,000.00 or USD 600.00 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.