Needs Assessment
What is the primary purpose of a needs assessment?
To identify gaps and prioritize interventions.
Who are primary stakeholders?
Individuals or groups directly affected by and interested in resource management.
What does M&E stand for?
Monitoring & Evaluation.
What are the initial steps in the needs assessment process?
Understand the context, define the scope and scale of the crisis, and identify initial needs.
What is stakeholder engagement important for?
It is crucial for the success of humanitarian projects.
What is the primary question answered by monitoring?
Are activities on schedule and outputs being achieved?
Name two types of data used in needs assessment.
Primary data and secondary data.
Indirect users or those whose actions impact the resource. Examples include fish sellers and overseas families.
Secondary stakeholders
What is an indicator in M&E?
A piece of information that provides evidence that something has happened.
What should be included in the conclusion of a needs assessment?
Analyze the situation and needs, identify key issues and underlying causes, and assess risks and vulnerabilities.
What are the "4Rs" of stakeholder analysis?
Rights, Responsibilities, Returns, Relationships.
Name two types of indicators used in M&E.
Quantitative indicators and qualitative indicators.
How can the results of a needs assessment be shared effectively?
Produce reports, create dashboards, charts, maps, and datasets, and disseminate information to stakeholders.
How can stakeholder engagement evolve over the life of a project?
Engagement can change based on power dynamics and resource control issues.
What are the key components of an M&E plan?
Key audiences, expected results, performance measures, data sources and methods, responsible people, and timelines.