Developing a Meaningful M&E Framework - JUNIMA.org

9/5/2012M&EMonitoringEvaluationIs routine trackingUsually looks at key elements ofprogram performance (inputs,process and outputs)Conducted through regularreportingTo take corrective measuresIs episodic assessmentUsually looks at the change intargeted results that can beattributed to the programMeasures how well the programactivities have met expectedobjectivesHelps understanding the effectiveness,relevance and impactFrameworks in program designBrief DescriptionConceptual Framework A diagram of a set ofrelationships betweenfactors that arebelieved to impact orlead to a targetconditionResult Framework Logically links programobjectives into strategicLogic ModelFrameworkgoalsLogically links inputs,processes, outputsand outcomesUse in ProgramManagementHelps determine whichfactor the program willinfluenceShows causalrelationships betweenprogram objectivesShows causalrelationship betweeninputs and objectivesBasis for Monitoringand EvaluationDoes not form the basisof M&E activities butcan help to explainprogram resultsForms the basis ofM&E activities at theobjective levelForms basis of M&Eactivities at allprogram levels2