Course Description
This comprehensive 5-day course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems in the public sector. Participants will learn key M&E concepts, tools, and best practices to enhance program performance, accountability, and decision-making in government organizations.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of M&E in the public sector context
- Design and implement results-based M&E frameworks
- Develop appropriate indicators and data collection methods
- Analyze and interpret M&E data for informed decision-making
- Communicate M&E findings effectively to stakeholders
- Apply M&E best practices to improve public sector program performance
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to Public Sector M&E
- M&E concepts and terminology
- The role of M&E in public sector management
- Results-based management principles
- M&E frameworks and logic models
Day 2: Designing M&E Systems
- Setting SMART objectives
- Developing key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Creating M&E plans
- Stakeholder engagement in M&E design
Day 3: Data Collection and Management
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- Sampling techniques
- Data quality assurance
- M&E information systems
Day 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Basic statistical analysis techniques
- Data visualization and reporting
- Performance dashboards
- Using M&E findings for decision-making
Day 5: M&E in Practice
- Communicating M&E results to stakeholders
- Integrating M&E into organizational culture
- Overcoming challenges in public sector M&E
- Case studies and best practices
Practical Wins for Participants
- Develop a customized M&E framework for a public sector program
- Create a set of relevant KPIs for measuring program performance
- Design an M&E plan with appropriate data collection methods
- Produce a sample performance dashboard for decision-makers
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
