Assessment Phase
What is the primary purpose of the Assessment phase in the SPMM cycle?
To analyze the context, church, and organization to develop a substantiated strategy for strengthening the persecuted church.
What is the main goal of the Design phase in the SPMM cycle?
To move from strategic priorities to concrete programme planning, including activity implementation plans, budgets, and monitoring plans
What is the primary purpose of the Monitoring phase in the SPMM cycle?
To track progress toward achieving programme results and make adjustments during implementation
What is the primary purpose of the Evaluation phase in the SPMM cycle?
To assess the impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of the programme after implementation
Which of the following is NOT part of the data collection process in the Assessment phase?
a) Stakeholder Analysis
b) Operational Risk Analysis
c) Programme Design Document
d) Church Map
c) Programme Design Document
Which of the following is NOT a key deliverable of the Design phase?
a) Programme Design Document
b) Country Programme Overview
c) Results Monitoring Plan
d) Evaluation Report
d) Evaluation Report
Which of the following is NOT a key deliverable of the Monitoring phase?
a) Annual Programme Report
b) Results Monitoring Report
c) Evaluation Report
d) Activity Implementation Report
c) Evaluation Report
Which of the following is NOT a key deliverable of the Evaluation phase?
a) Evaluation Report
b) End of Programme Report
c) Results Monitoring Plan
d) Evaluation Plan
c) Results Monitoring Plan
What are the three main themes of the Country Dossier?
Keys to Understanding, Church History and Facts, and Persecution Profile.
What are the two approaches to developing a results chain in the Design phase?
What does the term "baseline" refer to in the Monitoring phase?
The initial measurement of indicators before programme implementation, used to assess change over time
What are the three universal evaluation questions answered in the Evaluation phase?
What tool is used to assess the spiritual health of the local church in the Assessment phase?
Church Analysis Tool (CAT)
What is the purpose of the Results Monitoring Plan (RMP) in the Design phase?
To track and measure progress toward programme results by defining indicators, data collection methods, and monitoring schedules
What are the three levels of indicators tracked in the Results Monitoring Plan (RMP)?
Direct Effects, Project Outcomes, and Strategic Impact
What is the difference between a formal evaluation and a reflective process in the Evaluation phase?
A formal evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of programme impact, while a reflective process is a less formal team effort to identify results, challenges, and lessons learned.
What is the key deliverable of the Assessment phase, and what does it include?
The Country Positioning Paper, which includes emerging strategic priorities, rationale, and a summary of the country context, church situation, and persecution dynamics
What are the three universal evaluation questions that guide the Design phase?
What is the purpose of the Activity Report in the Monitoring phase, and what information does it typically include?
The Activity Report captures key data from specific activities, including beneficiary information, actual costs, indicator measurements, and testimonies or stories
What is included in the Evaluation Report, and who is it shared with?
The Evaluation Report includes findings, recommendations, and a financial overview. It is shared with field management, partners, beneficiaries, and development affiliates