Monitoring and Evaluation Concepts - Copy

M&E Concepts 101

100

This is the term used to describe a quantitative measure or qualitative observation used to describe the intervention

Indicator

200

This is the term used to describe the systematic process of determining the effectiveness of an activity or intervention

Evaluation

300

This is the term used to describe a continual process that uses the systematic collection of data on indicators to show the extent of progress and achievement of the intervention’s activities

Monitoring

400

This is the term used to describe a tangible deliverable resulting from project activities

Output

500

For USAID projects, this type of indicator is known as an Intermediate Result

Outcome

M&E Concepts 102

100

This is the term used to describe data collected before the start of the intervention that serves as a benchmark to examine any change

Baseline

200

This is the term to describe data collected a set period of time, such as 3 or 6 months, after the completion of the intervention to measure more long-term changes as a result of the intervention

Follow Up

300

This is data collected after the completion of the intervention

Exit

400

A process to identify who the stakeholders are, their interests, and their influence.  

Stakeholder analysis 

500

This model uses "if...then..." statements to link program inputs, processes, outputs, and outcomes

Logical Model

Logical framework

100

These are the financial, human and material resources required to implement an activity or process

Inputs

200

This type of data provides in-depth descriptions and insights based on observations or interviews.

Qualitative data

300

This is the highest level desired end result or impact (transformation, sustainability, livelihood, well-being, etc.) to which the project contributes

Goal

400

This is information that can substantiate whether or not an indicator was achieved, such as a survey, attendance list, or report

Means of verification

500

This is the term used to describe an external factor that may affect the success of the project

Assumption

Monitoring

200

These are the three primary components of project monitoring

What are inputs, activities, and outputs?

300

This approach involves using multiple data sources and methods to cross-verify project progress.

What is triangulation of data?

Evaluation

200

These evaluations are conducted at the end of a project to determine its overall success and impact.

Summative evaluation

400

This evaluation framework uses criteria like relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability to assess projects.

What is the OECD-DAC criteria?