Monitoring and Evaluation Modules - Global HIV M&E Information

Monitoring and Evaluation Modules
INTRODUCTION
Module 1: Basic M&E concepts
This module covers key M&E concepts from definitions of M&E terms, to logical
frameworks or elements of a robust M&E system.
References: UNAIDS/MEASURE (2000) National AIDS Programmes: A guide to monitoring and
evaluation; UNAIDS/World Bank (2002) National AIDS Councils Monitoring and Evaluation Operations
Manual.
Module 2: Development of M&E plans
This module focuses on key steps to be taken in the development of M&E plans
through a participatory approach.
References: UNAIDS/World Bank (2002) National AIDS Councils Monitoring and Evaluation
Operations Manual.
Module 3: Optimizing the use of monitoring and evaluation data
Translating data into policy and programming is a long-term process. However,
some steps could be taken to optimize the use of data and hopefully reach this
objective. These steps are described in Module 5.
References: UNAIDS/MEASURE (2000) National AIDS Programmes: A guide to monitoring and
evaluation.
Module 4: M&E management tools
This module provides programme managers with management tools, such as terms
of reference for M&E consultants, or evaluation plans.
References: UNAIDS/World Bank (2002) National AIDS Councils Monitoring and Evaluation Operations
Manual.
Module 5: Global M&E framework:
UNGASS Declaration of Commitment (DoC)
Monitoring and reporting on global commitments are key priorities for UNAIDS and
its partners. An entire module is, therefore, devoted to UNGASS DoC indicators,
and its linkages to other frameworks to ensure that the target audience can assist
governments in the data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting on those
indicators. Emphasis is placed on the rationale behind this core set of indicators
and the methods of measurement.
References: UNGASS (2002) Monitoring the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS Guidelines
on construction of core indicators.
Module 6: M&E Resource Groups
In view of their strategic functions at country level, UN Technical Focal Points need to
be familiar with existing M&E coordination mechanisms at global level. An overview
on mechanisms such as the Monitoring and Evaluation Reference Group (MERG), the
Cosponsor Evaluation Working Group (CEWG), and the newly established M&E unit
within the World Bank Global HIV/AIDS unit (GAMET) is provided in this module.
References: Existing TOR of relevant groups