Monitoring and Evaluation

This booklet aims to strengthen awareness in monitoring and evaluation (M & E) and to clarify what it entails. The booklet outlines a sample of M & E tools, methods, and approaches, including advantages and disadvantages, costs, skills, and time required. Discussions are provided on:

• performance indicators
• the logical framework approach
• theory-based evaluation
• formal surveys
• rapid appraisal methods
• participatory methods
• public expenditure tracking surveys
• cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis
• impact evaluation