Table Of Contents:

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• Chapter 1 Introduction to Developing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
• What Is a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework?
• Why Invest?
• What Functions Does a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Serve?
• What Gap Does This Text Intend to Fill?
• Key Features of the Approach
• Program-Level Focus
• What Are the Differences Between Monitoring and Evaluation?
• What Are the Complementaries Between Monitoring and Evaluation?
• What is Included in a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework?
• Format and Layout of the Text
• Chapter 2 Foundation Concepts
• 1. Multiple Purposes for Monitoring and Evaluation
• 2. Results-Based Management Approach
• 3. Theory-Based Approach
• 4. Evaluation-Led Monitoring and Evaluation
• 5. Participatory Orientation
• Chapter 3 First Steps: Scoping the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Stakeholder Mapping and Evaluation Capacity Building
• 1. Introduction to Scoping the Framework With Key Stakeholders
• 2. Key Steps in Scoping the Framework
• Step 1: Identify Requirements
• Step 2: Determine Participation Arrangements
• Step 3: Identify Possible and Preferred Approaches
• Step 4: Review Resource Parameters
• Step 5: Confirm Purpose and Parameters of the Framework
• 3. From First Steps Onwards
• SUMMARY CHECKLIST
• CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
• Chapter 4 Program Theory and Program Logic as a Foundation for the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
• 1. Introduction to Developing Program Theory and Program Logic
• 2. Steps Involved in Developing Program Theory and Program Logic
• Step 1: Plan Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
• Step 2: Develop Program Theory
• Step 3: Develop Program Logic
• Step 4: Confirm Program Theory and Program Logic with Key Stakeholders
• SUMMARY CHECKLIST
• CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
• Chapter 5 Evaluation Questions - Determining What We Want to Know
• 1. Introduction to Developing Evaluation Questions
• 2. Using Evaluation Domains to Guide Selection of Questions
• 3. Using Program Theory and Logic to Determine Evaluation Questions
• 4. Steps Involved in Developing Evaluation Questions
• Step 1: Develop Draft Evaluation Questions
• Step 2: Facilitate Stakeholder Participation
• Step 3: Scope Number and Range of Questions Against Data and Resources Available
• Step 4: Present Questions to Stakeholders for Final Endorsement
• Step 5: Finalize Evaluation Questions
• SUMMARY CHECKLIST
• CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
• Chapter 6 The Monitoring Plan
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Introduction to Program Monitoring
• 3. The Monitoring Plan
• 4. Steps in Developing Monitoring Plan
• Step 1: Identify Focus
• Step 2: Develop Performance Indicators and Targets
• Step 3: Identify Data Collection Processes and Tools
• Step 4: Determine Responsibilities and Time Frames
• 5. The Future of Program Monitoring
• SUMMARY CHECKLIST
• CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
• Chapter 7 The Evaluation Plan
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Focusing on Evaluation
• 3. The Evaluation Plan
• 4. Steps Involved in Developing the Evaluation Plan
• Step 1: Determine Overall Evaluation Approach
• Step 2: Identify Evaluation Questions Requiring Criteria and Standards
• Step 3: Identify Focus of Evaluation and Methods for Each Questions
• Step 4: Determine Responsibilities and Time Frames
• Step 5: Review the Monitoring and Evaluation Plans
• SUMMARY CHECKLIST
• CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
• Chapter 8 Collecting, Managing, Analyzing and Synthesizing Data to Reach Evaluative Conclusions
• 1. Introduction to Data Processes That Support Sound Conclusions
• 2. Organizational Context for Data Collection, Management, and Analysis
• 3. Data Quality
• 4. Steps Involved in Data Collection, Management and Analysis
• Step 1: Develop Data Collection Plan
• Step 2: Develop Data Management Plan
• Step 3: Consider Approach to Data Synthesis
• Step 4: Consider Approach to Making Evaluative Judgments and Reaching Evaluative Conclusions
• SUMMARY CHECKLIST
• CHAPTER REVIEW QUESTIONS
• Chapter 9 Learning, Reporting and Dissemination Strategies
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Steps Involved in Learning, Reporting and Dissemination
• Step 1: Consider Developing or Refining a Learning Strategy That Maximizes Use of Conclusions, Recommendations and Lessons
• Step 2: Consider the Identification of Recommendations and Lessons
• Step 3: Provide Guidance on Developing a Reporting and Dissemination Strategy
• SUMMARY CHECKLIST
• CHAPTER REVIEW QUESITONS
• Chapter 10 Planning for Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
• 1. Introduction to Planning and Implementation
• 2. Key Steps in Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
• Step 1: Confirm Program Management Arrangements
• Step 2: Work Planning for Implementation
• Step 3: Plan for Monitoring and Review of Framework
• SUMMARY CHECKLIST
• CHAPTER REVIEW QUESITONS
• Chapter 11 Conclusion
• Appendix
• References
• Index