This course aims to build the capacity of participants in monitoring and evaluating public policies by providing practical tools, modern methodologies, and performance indicators for assessing the effectiveness and impact of government policies.
It emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, the development of measurable indicators, and the integration of evaluation processes into the policy cycle to enhance transparency, accountability, and institutional learning.
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are essential components of good governance and effective policy-making.
They help assess progress, identify gaps, and provide critical feedback to improve public service delivery and optimize policy impact.
This course introduces the core concepts of M&E, guides participants in developing robust systems, and equips them with tools to generate actionable insights through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Defining monitoring and evaluation in the policy context
• The role of M&E in enhancing efficiency and accountability
• Public policy lifecycle and evaluation entry points
• Institutional frameworks for M&E in government
• Case studies of successful policy evaluations
• Characteristics of effective indicators (SMART, L-SMART)
• Types of indicators: input, output, outcome, impact
• Data collection methods to support indicators
• Building an indicator matrix and monitoring framework
• Practical exercises: Designing indicators for real policy scenarios
• Quantitative vs. qualitative evaluation methods
• Introduction to impact evaluation and causal analysis
• Data collection tools: surveys, interviews, focus groups
• Selecting methods aligned with policy evaluation goals
• Data analysis and interpretation of results
• Designing an integrated M&E system for public institutions
• Managing databases and digital M&E platforms
• Planning evaluations: timelines, teams, roles
• Ensuring credibility, quality, and ethical standards
• Local and international case applications
• Writing clear and effective evaluation reports
• Translating findings into evidence-based recommendations
• Integrating M&E results into policy and planning cycles
• Communicating results to stakeholders and decision-makers
• Workshop: Drafting an evaluation report for a selected policy
This course provides a structured approach to monitoring and evaluating public policies, enhancing the ability of institutions to learn, adapt, and deliver better outcomes.
Participants will gain essential tools to make informed, transparent, and data-driven decisions that improve policy performance and public value.