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Monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and nutrition-related programmes: a training manual for programme managers and implementors

Monitoring and evaluation training for nutrition related programmes

Authors: ; The Applied Nutrition Programme, University of Nairobi; School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
Publisher: AED Center for Global Health Communication and Marketing, 2000

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Monitoring and evaluation is an essential part of all projects and programmes. This manual has been designed to assist facilitators to train development and nutrition programme managers and those working on nutrition-related activities on how to design a monitoring system and develop an evaluation plan. It has two parts: guidelines for the facilitator and guidelines for the training course.

Part one provides facilitation guidelines including tips on how to get started, facilitation approaches, preparation and evaluating the training.

Part two provides seven modules which cover the tasks and information necessary for a programme manager to design a monitoring system and develop an evaluation plan. Step by step instructions are given including content, exercises and facilitation techniques.

Modules include:

  • Overview of monitoring and evaluation
  • Conceptualizing a monitoring and evaluation system
  • Monitoring and evaluation indicators
  • Evaluation designs
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Dissemination and use of monitoring and evaluation results
Each module provides handouts, transparencies and material to assist facilitators conduct each session.