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The profession and practice of monitoring and evaluation continue to evolve, and African experiences, including indigenous contexts, cultures, and ways of knowing, offer important opportunities for strengthening evaluation theory and practice. This programme is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing participants with practical, context-relevant monitoring and evaluation skills for development programming.
The programme is led by experienced professionals with extensive hands-on expertise in monitoring and evaluation across international institutions and Africa-based organisations. It is intended to support both public and private sector leaders in using monitoring and evaluation evidence for sound decision-making, accountability, learning, and development action.
Programme Goal
To advance evaluation theory and practice in support of sustained and resilient development in Africa and the Global South.
Programme Purpose
To address gaps in the evaluative capabilities and knowledge of development executives, M&E professionals, non-professionals, and policy makers in Africa and other Global South countries.
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- bridge the gap between monitoring and evaluation theory and practice in Africa and the Global South;
- understand the basic concepts and practical approaches to performance monitoring and evaluation in public and private sector settings;
- learn contemporary tools and techniques used to monitor and evaluate development programmes;
- gain hands-on experience in designing monitoring and evaluation plans; and
- strengthen their ability to use evaluation findings for management decision-making, accountability, and institutional learning.
Course Content
The course provides intensive training in the concepts, tools, and methods required to design, build, and implement effective monitoring and evaluation plans for organisations and institutions in Africa.
Methodology
The programme is delivered in a workshop-style format using classroom lectures and executive learning methods. It includes group work, individual project development, shared learning, and follow-up coaching. Participants are also supported in developing action plans for institutionalising monitoring and evaluation within their organisations.
Requirements
Participants should have a basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation and be in a position to apply M&E concepts to:
- assess outcomes and impacts of public and private investments;
- capture the progress, successes, and failures of interventions, programmes, and policies;
- inform management decisions, strategic planning, and risk management;
- provide accountability to development stakeholders; and
- contribute to broader knowledge and learning in sustainable development.
Full participation is required, and the course is designed to promote active engagement rather than passive learning.
Target Participants
This course is aimed at:
- public and private sector directors and managers;
- M&E professionals and non-professionals;
- policy makers in Africa and other Global South countries;
- evaluation consultants and practitioners;
- evaluation steering committee members; and
- individuals who commission evaluations.