Case studies around the world have begun to reveal effective methods for evaluating projects which aim to improve governance and accountability, and this field continues to grow. There remain key challenges, such as high cultural differentiation, and context specific impact targets or improved governance, leading to no universally accepted global …

The range of tools available to monitor and evaluate projects is growing. As you apply for funding to implement your project, you will realise how important it is to remain accountable. In many cases, just having the right tools, with the ability to properly monitor your success and impact is …

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is a growing field, filled with opportunities for development practitioners and researchers to grow and expand their skills and experience. If you’re a problem solver, frustrated with the slow pace of change in the projects around you, studying M&E can equip you with the skills and …

Finding the right fit in your monitoring and evaluation position can be a challenging task. Some practitioners may prefer to work in a research or data post, across a range of subject areas, whereas others may be committed to studying the change created by a particular project or with regards …

If you are running a mission driven organisation, with a range of funders, having the right tools to monitor your organisation will ensure that your process management is accurate and effective, and that you can show precisely how the work of your team creates the impacts you are able to …

There are countless great reasons for investing in and developing your Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes and systems. It is something that we should all being in development policy and practice to ensure that we are adding the most value to our work and that the work is having the …

The type of M&E system you choose to build, could determine how successful and relevant your M&E is. Finding the right fit it important. There may some standard steps but positioning your M&E system within a specific conceptual framework adds to the quality and makes any analysis far more systematic. …

There are a number of prestigious internships available to aspiring development and M&E professionals. Working in development can be complex, and each professional decision can be significant in this fast-paced and competitive professional arena. Any one of these opportunities stands to fast-track young leaders in global development and will certainly …

SMART indicators, and the theory around using the SMART criteria to select what you measure has had a significant positive impact on the way the implementers think about the projects which they are doing. SMART indicators are: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and Time-Bound This useful framework is an excellent way …

There are a number of important considerations regarding ethics when working in Monitoring and Evaluation. With the rise of data, many countries have improved and updated their data protection laws which is an important development, but there are more practical considerations at play too, to ensure that your work remains …