Designing Results-Based M&E Systems for Donor-Funded Projects

Course Overview

This practical course equips project leaders and M&E professionals with the skills to design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for donor-funded programmes. It focuses on results-based management (RBM), integrating logframes, theory of change, and performance indicators into national and sectoral initiatives.

Aligned with the World Bank Results Framework, OECD DAC Evaluation Criteria, and UNDP M&E Tools.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Design logical frameworks and results chains
✅ Integrate M&E into donor-funded project cycles
✅ Develop baseline, output, and outcome indicators
✅ Establish accountability through data and evidence
✅ Meet donor requirements with confidence

Who Should Attend

• PIU staff and donor project coordinators
• M&E unit leaders in ministries and public bodies
• Programme managers in infrastructure, health, education, etc.
• Advisors supporting delivery and reporting for large projects

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Results-Based M&E Foundations
Day 1: M&E in the Public Sector – Global Models
Day 2: Theory of Change & Results Frameworks
Day 3: Logframes, Indicators & Baseline Planning
Day 4: Data Sources, Frequency & Resource Planning
Day 5: Donor Alignment, Reporting Formats & Quality Control

Week 2: Implementation & Strategy
Day 6: Field Data Collection & Beneficiary Tracking
Day 7: M&E System Design & Management
Day 8: UK Site Visit – Evaluation Agency or Government Delivery Unit
Day 9: Common Pitfalls & Adaptive Learning
Day 10: Final Strategy Presentation & Peer Feedback