Module 1: Introduction to MEAL
What are the four components of MEAL?
(Give the Four components for 200points)
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, & Learning
It is a systematic, visual way to present a summarized understanding of a project and how it works.
a. Logic Model b. Conceptual framework
c. Preconditions and pathways of change d. Results Framework
a. Logic model
ToCs are stronger when they are evidence-based and deliberately informed by and aligned with research, theory, practice, and experience. As you begin defining your ToC, identify any existing evidence-based conceptual frameworks that can inform your work.
Question: It is a tested, evidence-based model for a development or relief intervention.
a. Theory of change b. Conceptual framework
c. Preconditions and pathways of change
b. Conceptual framework
It is a logic model that describes the key features of the project (objectives, indicators, measurement methods and assumptions) and highlights the logical linkages between them. With the inclusion of these additional items, the Logframe provides the basis for later developing the MEAL plan.
a. Pathways of change b. Domains of Change
c. Assumptions d. Logframe/ Logical Framework
Logical Framework (Logframe)
It is defined as a commitment to balance and respond to the needs of all stakeholders (including project participants, donors, partners, and the organization itself) in the activities of the project.
a. Monitoring b. Evaluation c. Accountability b. Learning
c. Accountability
Many stakeholders use logic models for multiple purposes.
What stakeholder/ team uses the logic models as "principle input of the design of MEAL systems"?
MEAL Teams
Multiple Choice. It is the desired lasting impact that the intervention aims to support?
a. Theory of change b. Conceptual framework
c. Long-term change d. Preconditions
c. Long-term change
What are the FIVE ELements of Logframe or the Five level of Matrix to structure the Logframe?
(Give at least 2 for 200 points)
1. Strategic objectives
2. Intermediate results
3. Outputs
4. Goal
5. Activities
____________is having a culture and processes in place that enable intentional reflection.
Learning
The T _ E _ RY _ _ _ _ A _ GE provides the big picture of the intended change. It defines the long-term goal of a project and the broad strategic areas of intervention and then maps the building blocks or preconditions, that need to be in place for the long-term change to occur.
THEORY OF CHANGE
These are the building blocks of the ToC. They are the requirements that must exist for the long-term change to take place.
a. Pathways of change b. Domains of Change
c. Long-term change d. Preconditions
Preconditions and pathways of change/ Preconditions
Like the theory of change and the results framework, the Logframe is intended to communicate the purpose and main components of a project as clearly and simply as possible.
However, the Logframe includes information that is missing in the ToC and the RF.
Question: What are the two missing information?
a. Indicators & Measurement methods
b. Goal & Objectives
c. Outputs & Activities
a. Indicators & Measurement methods
It is the continual and systematic collection of data to provide information about project progress.
a. Monitoring b. Evaluation c. Accountability b. Learning
a. Monitoring
It identifies the assumptions that need to hold true for the project to succeed, and the evidence that is available to support them.
a. Theory of change b. Conceptual framework
c. Preconditions and pathways of change d. Results Framework
a. THEORY OF CHANGE
Select the correct anser. These are the broad strategic areas of intervention that most directly contribute to achieving the long-term goal of the ToC.
a. Theory of change b. Domains of Change
c. Long-term change d. Preconditions
Domains of changes
_ND _ _ AT_ RS are measures used to track progress, reflect change or assess project performance.
INDICATORS
It is a user-focused, systematic assessment of the design, implementation, and results of an ongoing or completed project.
a. Monitoring b. Evaluation c. Accountability b. Learning
b. Evaluation
It is a comprehensive and visual description of how and why the desired change is expected to happen.
a. Theory of change b. Conceptual framework
c. Preconditions and pathways of change d. Results Framework
a. THEORY OF CHANGE (ToC)
Multiple Choice. It identifies the connections between preconditions, how they relate to each other, and in what order. Most initiatives have multiple pathways that contribute to the long-term goal.
a. Pathways of change b. Domains of Change
c. Long-term change d. Preconditions
a. Pathways of change
It identifies how the project will gather the data to track the progress of the indicators.
a. Indicators B. Strategic Approach C. Measurement methods d. Intermediate Results
C. Measurement methods
Bonus Question; Give at least one:
Projects learn by:
1. Incentivizing learning
2. Encouraging a spirit of curiosity
3. Embedding learning processes
4. Promoting adaptive management
5. Sharing information
Easy Question.
The results framework, like the ToC, maps out the logic of the project strategy.
Question: It is a logic model that organizes the results of a project into a series of if-then relationships.
a. Theory of change b. Conceptual framework
c. Preconditions and pathways of change d. Results Framework
d. Results Framework
EASY Question.
As you develop your ToC, you will need to determine whether there are any assumptions that will seriously affect your project’s ability to deliver on its commitments.
Question: These are the conditions or resources outside the direct control of project management, but that nevertheless must be met for progress to be made toward the eventual achievement of the long-term goal.
a. Pathways of change b. Domains of Change
c. Assumptions d. Preconditions
Assumptions
EASY QUESTION.
_________ is a mnemonic that identifies five criteria—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound—that together help teams assess the quality of project indicators.
SMART