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Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in International Development

Facilitator: Michelle Whalen
Dates: 23-24 March 2010
Early Bird Registration: Closed

Who is it for?

The course is suitable for students of International and/or Community Development; staff and volunteers newly working in international aid and development programs/projects. Some understanding of the implementation of development projects and the project cycle, either through work experience or tertiary studies would be useful, but is not essential.
 

Course Description 

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) should be key elements of any development project from the inception and design phases, during the implementation cycle, and right through to its completion. Responsible development practitioners don’t just ‘do M&E’ to account to donors, but see continuous monitoring and evaluation involving partners and stakeholders, as a means of solving problems, improving program quality, organizational and individual performance, as well as measuring progress towards achieving development impact.
 
This two day introductory course will focus on: definitions of monitoring and evaluation and how they differ and complement each other; tools and strategies useful in the field, including participatory approaches; and development of simple and appropriate systems and processes for data collection, analysis and lessons learned. The course will be participatory and draw on the experience within the group utilizing case studies, small group discussions and other participatory techniques.
 

Course Content

  • Introduction to theory and terminology;
  • The Practicalities of Monitoring;
  • Processes and systems for data collection and analysis;
  • Preparing for an Evaluation;
  • Evaluation Methods and Techniques;
  • Participatory tools and approaches.
 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:
  • Define monitoring and evaluation and identify the differences between them;
  • Understand the current debates between practitioners around M&E theory and approaches;
  • Understand the principles of good monitoring and evaluation;
  • Develop simple systems for participatory monitoring and evaluation through the project management cycle;
  • Understand the variety of tools and methods that can be used for monitoring and evaluation and their application to a variety of contexts (e.g. emergency, health, community development, organisational development);
  • Apply the learning from the course to his/her own work/practise environment.
 

Course Fees

 
Early Bird Fee        
Regular Fee 
Full Fee
AU$650.00
AU$750.00 
Staff from ACFID member organisations            
AU$600.00
AU$700.00
RMIT University students (with assessment)
AU$600.00
AU$650.00
 
    • The above course fees are applicable for participants based within Australia only. All course fees are inclusive of GST and they cover registration, course materials and meals during the course delivery.
    • To qualify for Early Bird registration fees, course fees must be paid to IDSS within the early bird registration deadline. Beyond that the regular fee will be applicable to all registrations including the existing ones which were not paid within the deadline.
    • Overseas participants will incur an additional fee of AU$40.00 (inclusive of GST) to cover the additional cost of processing overseas payments and registration. Please click here for further information relevant to overseas participants.
    • The assessment task is included within the course fees for students of RMIT University who are currently enrolled in academic programs relevant to the course and are going to claim advanced standing/Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) status. Participants who are willing to complete similar follow-up assessment task are requested to contact IDSS directly before submitting their enrolment request. An additional fee of AU$110.00 (inclusive of GST) will be applicable.
  

Venue

IDSS Pty Ltd
Level 2, 116 Millitary Rd
Neutral Bay Sydney NSW 2089
AUSTRALIA
 

Registration:

Participants are requested to read the IDSS Training Policy before applying for registration/enrolment.

To register/enrol, download the Enrolment Form here and email your completed form through to training@idss.com.au
 
For additional information please contact:

Ruth Garner
Phone: + 61 8 8919 9767
Fax: + 61 8 8919 9750
Email: training@idss.com.au

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