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M&E and MEAL Assessment

How strong is your monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system? Check your results framework, data, reporting, accountability and learning practices.

For: Project and program teams, M&E officers and PIUs30 questions · 6 areasAbout 10 minutesNo sign-up · answers stay on your device
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01

Results Framework

Is it clear what success looks like and how it is measured?

1.1A theory of change explains how activities lead to results.
1.2A results framework or logframe defines indicators at each level.
1.3Baselines are established for key indicators.
1.4Targets are realistic and time-bound.
1.5Each indicator has a reference sheet with definition and method.
02

Data Collection & Quality

Is data reliable and well managed?

2.1A data collection plan sets sources, frequency and responsibilities.
2.2Data collection tools are standardized.
2.3Data quality is checked regularly.
2.4Data is disaggregated (e.g. by sex, age, location).
2.5Data is stored securely and backed up.
03

Analysis & Reporting

Is data turned into timely, useful reporting?

3.1Data is analyzed regularly, not only at reporting time.
3.2Reports are submitted on time.
3.3Findings are presented clearly with charts and tables.
3.4Reports meet funder and government requirements.
3.5Findings are shared with partners and stakeholders.
04

Accountability to Stakeholders

Do beneficiaries and communities have a voice?

4.1A feedback and complaints mechanism is in place.
4.2Communities are informed about the project and their rights.
4.3Feedback is acted on and responses are communicated.
4.4Stakeholders take part in monitoring and review.
4.5Accountability data is reported to management.
05

Evaluation & Learning

Are evaluations used and lessons applied?

5.1Evaluations (e.g. mid-term, final) are planned and budgeted.
5.2Evaluation recommendations are tracked to completion.
5.3Learning reviews are held regularly.
5.4Plans are adapted based on evidence.
5.5Lessons are documented and shared.
06

M&E Capacity & Systems

Does the team have the people, budget and tools for M&E?

6.1Dedicated M&E staff are in place.
6.2M&E has an adequate budget.
6.3A database or MIS stores M&E data.
6.4M&E staff and data collectors are trained.
6.5An M&E plan defines roles, timelines and tools.

Recommended support

Areas marked Priority (two or more answers of “Not at all” or “Partly”) are highlighted below.

Priority

Results Framework

Results frameworks, theories of change and indicators.

M&E & Performance Management programmes →
Priority

Data Collection & Quality

Data collection, surveys and data quality.

Research & Statistics programmes →Data Science & Excel Modelling programmes →
Priority

Analysis & Reporting

Data analysis, visualization and reporting.

Data Science & Excel Modelling programmes →M&E & Performance Management programmes →
Priority

Accountability to Stakeholders

Accountability, feedback and community engagement.

Community Development programmes →M&E & Performance Management programmes →
Priority

Evaluation & Learning

Evaluation design and learning.

M&E & Performance Management programmes →Research & Statistics programmes →
Priority

M&E Capacity & Systems

M&E capacity, systems and tools.

M&E & Performance Management programmes →Data Science & Excel Modelling programmes →Start a Training Needs Assessment →

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