A non-profit organization established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods
Capacity Building Series (2008-09)
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning System (MEAL)
(June 05-07, 2008)
Introduction
The principle of Monitor what You want to
Manage has implications at two critical levels: one, that each monitoring
system should be customized to the needs of the project; and second, the
monitoring system should be robust and have the flexibility to adapt to
changing capacities of the project over a period of time. Monitoring Evaluation
and Learning System (MEAL) seeks to retain the basic principles of project
management yet allow the project to identify, develop and evolve their own
monitoring and review systems.
The traditional monitoring system focuses
more on the input-output aspects of project management. The monitoring of
processes is often overlooked or not given due emphasis. MEAL stresses project
processes as an integral part of project management and develops process
milestones that are regularly monitored throughout the period of project
implementation.
Learning from project interventions and
experiences are often captured by experts that are external to project and the
beneficiary group. MEAL on the other hand develops systems where the learning
of the project implementation team and the stakeholder groups including the
target beneficiaries is documented and used for effective project
implementation.
The training is expected to equip the senior
and middle managers of project and programmes with the necessary skills and
knowledge to enable them to develop their own monitoring, evaluation and
learning systems.
Objective
The training programme will be conducted to
meet the following objectives:
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clarity
on the concepts related to project monitoring evaluation and learning systems;
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understanding
of the relationship of monitoring, evaluation and learning systems with the
project cycle; and
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provide
tools to develop monitoring, evaluation and learning systems within projects.
Pedagogy
The following techniques would be used to
conduct the training program.
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Lectures/interactive
sessions
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Games/anecdotes
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Group
Discussions
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Case
studies/Group exercises
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Brainstorming
sessions/ Experience sharing
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Training
Support materials/ Handouts
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Power-point
Presentations
Contents
The training programme would cover the
following:
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Project
cycle and Project objectives
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Project
Management and Project Monitoring
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Input
and Process Monitoring
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Output
Monitoring
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Community
Based Impact Assessment
o
Process
and Tools of Evaluation
o
Project
Learning System
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Learning
methodologies
Eligibility
This
programme is designed for Development Professionals from NGOs, academic
institutions, CSR Professionals, officers from Central and State governments,
and international development organizations, who are involved in Monitoring
& Evaluation of Programmes/projects.
Duration
3 Days
The training will be for a period of 3 days
which will essentially consist of:
a.
Class room sessions
b.
A guided tour to the development models within TARAgram campus
c.
An evening out to visit the Orchha temples and fort.
Fee
INR 10,000
per participant for Indian Participants
INR 18,000
(450 USD) for Overseas Participants
To be sure
of participation, we request you to send the nomination form (enclosed below)
and the course fee (non-refundable) by 30th May’08.
The
confirmation is made after the payment and the seats are reserved on First Come
First Serve basis.
Indian
participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Development Alternatives payable
at Jhansi,
Uttar Pradesh The address for sending the Demand Draft is -
Training Coordinator
Development Alternatives
1087, Civil Lines
Jhansi-284001(UP)
Ph.-+91 510 2911368
Overseas
participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be
sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form.
Venue
The training will be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology
Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. TARAgram is a campus set in the rural
environment of Orchha. It is a centre which showcases the Livelihood models
developed by DA in the field of appropriate technology, and environment.
Participants to the training will be provided a guided tour of
the campus which will enrich the learnings from the class room sessions.
Tips
of getting to TARAgram
Participants coming by train should take a ticket till Jhansi
(UP) Railway station. From there, TARAgram is 9 kms away. There will be a pick
up facility based on the information provided on the arrival time.
Other Useful Tips
1.
The Training fee covers the following:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Course
material
- Leisure trip to the famous Orchha Temples
and Fort
2.
The participants can arrive one day before the training date and leave on last
day of the training by a train which leaves around 5.45 pm
3. Travel Booking Tips for International
participants
While
making your travel plans, please note that if you are arriving in Delhi by flight, in order to reach the Training venue, you
will need to take a Train from Delhi to Jhansi which is around 400
kms and takes 5-6 hours.
Therefore
please arrive in Delhi
one day in advance from the day the training starts. (i.e. if the Training date
is 5th June then your flight should
arrive in Delhi
latest by 4th June morning)
Similarly,
please book your return flight from New
Delhi a day after the trainings ends. (i.e. if the
Training finishes on 7th Feb, then your air tickets from New Delhi should be
on 8th Feb morning)
Please
book your train tickets from Delhi to Jhansi and back to Delhi
before hand. We can also support you in booking the Train tickets which can be
reimbursed by you once you arrive here.
4. The participants will be expected to book and reserve their
tickets. The training fee does not include the travel expenses.
5. DA
reserves the right to withhold the fee for administrative and other costs for
cancellations prior to the start of a course. A suitably qualified replacement
may attend the course in place of the registered person. DA also reserves the
right to cancel a course if too few participants have registered.
6. Interested participants who are unable attend this
Training on the given dates due to prior engagements can let us know of their
interest. We will keep you informed when the same training is conducted again.
Enclosed
- Route map - how to get to TARAgram from Jhansi Railway
Station
http://devalt.org/da/field/map.htm
- TARAgram
Campus - an overview
http://devalt.org/da/field/tarapic.htm
- Orchha Temples and fort - a
glimpse
www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Orchha/Orchha.htm
Resource Person
Amod Khanna
Amod
has completed his Masters in Business Economics from Delhi University
and has been working in the development sector for the past 20 years.
He
has been conducting training on participatory development, project management,
project monitoring systems and research methodologies for many NGOs in the
country ranging from save the Children Fund, Karl-Kubel Foundation, CINI-ASHA,
His
experience and skills also lie in supporting development of project proposals,
support in project implementation including project orientation, customizing
Monitoring and Evaluation systems specific to the needs of the project,
providing capacity inputs and supervision for effective and efficient project
implementation for civil society organizations. The support and supervision
provided has been to organizations to civil society organizations under Poorest
Area Civil Society Programme in the state of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Enquiries and Suggestions
If you have any queries or suggestions
for the training or nominations, please contact the following:
Telephone:
Juhi Nigam - + 91 510 2911 368, +91 983 9820 689
E-mail: trainings@devalt.org
Development
Alternatives
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CAPACITY BUILDING
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ORGANISATIONAL DATA
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