Monitoring
Evaluation & Research Program
Introduction
Monitoring and Evaluation is necessary function to measure the program performance and effectiveness. Management Information Systems are used as tools of monitoring and evaluation. HANDS has designed its own Monitoring and Evaluation policy and strategy. Based upon these an effective monitoring and feedback mechanism was established at all levels. The monitoring mechanism is supported by planned longitudinal data collection system at the required levels. This information is used to review the progress, to take timely decisions regarding the modification in project implementation whenever needed, and for future planning.
Broad Objectives
- To improve program by identifying those aspects that
are working according to plan and those that are in need
of mid – course corrections.
- To track changes in the services provided and
desired results (at program or population level).
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Working Model
- Establish organizational policy regarding monitoring and evaluation.
- Defining of program goal & objectives and relevant indicators.
- Program designing through logical framework for all program components.
- Establish MIS system & strategy.
- Establish monitoring system.
Establish feedback mechanism.
- Utilization of data & information, & its dissemination.
- Impact evaluation design and plan; may be post project or Program.
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Management
Information System
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The main principles of
HANDS information system are:
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Data
collection -------- Data recording & Data reporting
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Analysis
and Progress review.
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Dissemination
of that information for further action
Monitoring
Mechanism
Desk
Monitoring
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It based on routine reporting system. The
field data or information are collected through structured reporting
formats, and reach to each project teams. Project team uses specific
reporting formats to report field-based data & their project’s
monthly activities and progress. Field-based data reports are entered into
database, and cumulative reports are generated monthly for each project.
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Thereafter each Regional Office Manager generates the cumulative report of
all projects in their respective regional office or district. |
Field
Monitoring
The supervisory mechanism based on supportive
supervision. Field teams, project in-charges and senior managers regularly pay
supervisory & monitoring visits. The program performance checklists have
been developed for different projects and program components to assess the
quality of implementation and output status. In addition Program Management
Reviews were conducted by Senior Managers quarterly to each ROs, to supervise
and facilitate the field teams.
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Research Activities |
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During last two years HANDS conducted need
assessment and baseline surveys for four new projects such as Tawana
Pakistan Project in Thatta & Badin, RCC (Early Childhood Education)
project in Taluka Hala Hyderabad, situation analysis regarding adult
literacy in Hyderabad district for ESRA, and need assessment for Adult
Literacy Project in district Sanghar.
In addition, HANDS conducted
research on “Effect of Drought on human health, maternal & children
nutrition, agriculture & livestock, and status of food security”,
and report submitted to Islamic Relief and ECHO.
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