D-1 Module-1 Introduction Basic Policy June 2015

Wasel Syed, M&E Expert

Workshop on Impact Monitoring & Evaluation for Better Results Management

Facilitated by Wasel Syed

Results Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Manager, M&E, USAID-Agricultural Value Chains Project, DAI Bangladesh

Venue: Bdjobs

Date: 12-13 June 2015

Module-1

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Module-1

• Introduction and Training methods;

• Development, Policy, Program and Project Concept

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Session Objective

The two days long workshop is designed to develop understanding on M&E systems design and implementation. After having the training the participant should independently can: • Confidence on M&E concept and methods and M&E trends in development

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• Knowledge to manage project and results manage address project goal and objectives

• Skills to draw proper conclusion and recommendations for improvement

• Knowledge and understanding of how M&E can improve the quality of their projects while promoting learning and accountability;

• Knowledge and skills to be better managers and consumers of evaluations conducted by others

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Expected outcomes of the Training:

Expected outcomes of the training: Through this training the participants’ knowledge and skills will be improved on: • M&E Concepts, designing results framework and M&E plan • Identifying M&E data collection requirements • Designing Data Collection plan • Study design, Data Quality Measures, reporting results • Cross cutting issues-gender and idea on data visibility (MIS, GIS and smartphone)

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Workshops methods

Methodology: The session will apply high interactive training methodologies including Open Discussion, Exercise, Small Group Work, Group Presentation, Individual Presentation, Experience Sharing, Question and Answer, etc.

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Interactive facilitation:

Use of training resources such as power point presentation, Cards, Flip-charts, white boards,

Learning by participation, mocking interview, practical exercises, group work and public presentation skills, computer

Team dynamic, Team-building, interview techniques

Teaching of principles

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Course evaluation:

The level of improvement in learning of each participant will be assessed by comparing their total scores attained in their pre and post course self-assessment on the course objectives.

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Day-One Contents of Training:

Day One: Pre-course expectation analysis Opening remarks, expectation and instruction Understanding of Project Management Cycle and M&E Definitions of Monitoring and Evaluation, Why M&E is important Elements of Monitoring & Evaluation Cycles Elements of Logical framework, Results Framework and Impact Logic Indicators and developing SMART Indicators M&E Data collections strategy Trends towards results management Performance measurement, performance indicators and performance monitoring Designing the M&E system

• The result chain • Impact path ways • Logical framework vs Theory of change • Developing a theory of change • Components of a theory of change

Elements of Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Practical/Group work:

• Preparing a Logical framework • Results Framework

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Day-two Contents of Training:

Day Two: Evaluation and Impact assessment-

Methods and techniques Baseline Assessment techniques Data Collection and Analysis-

Study design, Sampling, quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, Study guide etc. Data Quality Assurance, Missing Data etc.

Challenges and limitations of different methods(Mixed methods, FGD etc) Communication of M&E Information

Strategy for reporting M&E information Use of real-time data reporting and visualization GIS and MIS integration in M&E system design

Practical/Group work: M&E plan Use of M&E Results

Different uses of M&E results Feedback strategy Learning and knowledge sharing for personal and organisational benefit Documentation and data archiving 9

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Opening, Expectation and instruction

The Power of Measuring Results:

• If you do not measure results, you cannot tell success from failure

• If you can not see success, you cannot reward it

• If you cannot reward success, you are probably rewarding failure

• If you cannot see success, you cannot learn from it

• If you cannot recognize failure, you cannot correct it

• If you can demonstrate results, you can win support

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Introduction !!!!!!

Lets introduce:

• Your Name

• Which agency/Organization you are working for

• Your current job responsibility

• Highest Education you hold

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Your Expectation !!!!!!

Key expectations from the participants:

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Ground rules!!!!!!

We agree the following ground rules: • No phone calls and no text (Silent mode or switched off)

• Maximum involvement, internalize and present your thoughts

• Encourage team work and group presentation addressing query

• Use language which you feel comfortable

• Share your ideas and do not site talks

• Starting and finishing sessions on time

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What is Policy?

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How Policy and Rule works

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Policy Development Cycle

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Where does policy starts?

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Policy, Program, Project etc.

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Funding areas and donor interest

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Program

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Imperatives

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Imperatives: Transitions

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Imperatives: Scale Up

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Imperatives: Sustainable Development

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Project and Strategic Plan

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Importance for Strategic Plan

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Aim

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Stages of planning

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Organization

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