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WRITING THE REPORT (Findings)
Findings:
-Finding constitutes affirmation based on
the information collected
-The reader should be able to link results
with evidence gathered
-References should be made to identifiable
information sources
WRITING THE REPORT (Conclusions)
Conclusions:
Provide an overall assessment of
performance which should indicate:
- What result have been achieved
- How do these results compare with the
expectations elaborated during the DRG
investment/project planning and design.
WRITING THE REPORT
(Recommendations)
Recommendations should:
-Explain the basis for making the
recommendations and an effort should be
made to link them to information
collected in the M&E exercise
-Address both the interpretation of the
evidence and provide the basis for the
judgment made
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WRITING THE REPORT (Findings
Checklist)
-Ensure that the findings collectively provide a
good understanding of what was learned from
the M&E exercise
-Satisfy yourself that the findings are valid and
are supported by evidence.
-Ensure that the presentation of the findings
facilitate informed decision making
WRITING THE REPORT (Conclusion
Checklist)
-Provide a thorough assessment that clearly
and fairly articulates how the project is
contributing to achievement of the particular
MDG
-Ensure that the conclusion ties the results
achieved to the specific key success factors of
the specific MDG
WRITING THE REPORT (Recommendation
Checklist)
-Ensure that your recommendations are:
Supported by the evidence
Appropriate given what was learned
Adequate in terms of coverage
Are written to facilitate future
implementation