Ten Steps to a Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation System: A Handbook for Development Practitioners

by Jody Zall Kusek

An effective state is essential to achieving socio-economic and sustainable development. With the advent of globalization, there are growing pressures on governments and organizations around the world to be more responsive to the demands of internal and external stakeholders for good governance, accountability and transparency, greater development effectiveness, and delivery of tangible results. Governments, parliaments, citizens, the private sector, NGOs, civil society, international organizations and donors are among the stakeholders interested in better performance. As demands for greater accountability and real results have increased, there is an attendant need for enhanced results-based monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs, and projects.

This Handbook provides a comprehensive ten-step model that will help guide development practitioners through the process of designing and building a results-based monitoring and evaluation system. These steps begin with a 'Readiness Assessment' and take the practitioner through the design, management, and more importantly, the sustainability of such systems. 'Ten Steps to a Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation System' describes each step in detail, the tasks needed to complete each one, and the tools available to help along the way.

264 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I was pleasantly surprised with this book. Even though it was written nearly 15 years ago, it's still very relevant. It's a very easy read and has a lot of great tips. I'll be referring back to this throughout my career.

[Kunal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Improvement happens when we develop a framework, and are able to sustain it. This book gives an excellent framework for Monitoring and Evaluation. I am into business world, far away from the development sector as of now. Yet, I found the framework on point for running Business Projects as well. If followed, this framework can yield wondrous results.

I would have preferred some more research by authors which could have resulted in more case studies being included.

[Devin Hubbard · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Disregarding the larger conversation on technical M&E systems impact on social change and the prioritization of what types of change are measured, its a helpful introduction into the how of creating an M&E system. More geared towards governement, there are also applications for local organizations (though a little bit of pick and choose might be required).