Philippines: Participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

This course is intended to broaden participants’ understanding of Participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) as a support to program/project management at different levels. PMEL is a tool for strengthening participation, enhancing local capacity, and increasing local people’s confidence and control over development decisions and processes. The course examines PMEL concepts and principles equipping participants with the skills on how to use methods, tools and techniques which have been tested and used in the field. Drawing from a range of significant experiences, the course also highlights key elements that enrich the application and maintenance of PMEL systems.

Course Objectives

1. articulated the rationale for the applications of PMEL within the context of the paradigm shifts in development work;
2. identified various elements that constitute the application of PMEL;
3. facilitated data collection and analysis using select participatory tools for PMEL; and
4. identified practical applications of PMEL within the context of their own organizations or programs or projects.

Who should attend

Planning, monitoring and evaluation officers Program officers Project managers Research / action research officers Trainer / extension workers Community animators/facilitators Advocacy workers

Methodologies

The course will use participatory methods to stimulate learning and facilitate discussions and sharing processes. Case analysis, small group exercises and fieldwork will be the main learning methodologies.

Course Content

Module 1: Situational Analysis

This module provides participants the opportunity to share experiences in monitoring, evaluation and learning from their projects/programs. This provides a shared understanding of the various pro-gram/project contexts represented in the course. It also reviews basic and emerging concepts in participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Module 2: Designing and Facilitating the PMEL Process

The module focuses on the PMEL processes and details the requirements in designing and implementing PMEL. It shall cover developing log frames, formulating indicators and developing an M&E plan. It emphasizes the facilitative role of the development worker in the entire process and outlines the necessary attitudes, skills and tools in participatory data collection and analysis in PMEL.

Module 3: Strengthening systems for PMEL

Module 3 describes elements that support the establishment and maintenance of PMEL in the context of development organizations. It discusses the important factors in the implementation of PMEL and the key strategies that enable organizations to sustain, institutionalize, and expand PMEL practices.

Module 4: Action Planing

Action planning provides participants the opportunity to reflect on, synthesize and apply their learnings from the course through developing an action plan.

Course Fees and Related Term

The training fee of 1,800USD covers: course fee meals and coffee breaks double occupancy accommodation course-related materials field and agency visits, and airport transfers Single room occupancy is available upon request and at extra cost. Fees do not include international airfare, laundry and incidental expenses. Applicants are encouraged to secure financial support from their organizations or donor agencies. IIRR reserves the right to cancel the course one month before the course starts if the required quorum is not met. This will be conveyed immediately to the applicants. Course fees will be refunded in full.

For more information and to receive an application form, contact:

Dulce Dominguez Email: dulce.dominguez@iirr.org