Outcome Monitoring and Evaluation Using LQAS Module 5: Sampling Decisions, Logistics, and Reporting

Module 5: Objectives Analyze various sample-size options when conducting LQAS List critical logistical issues that must be addressed in conducting population-based surveys Consider elements of a report of a baseline and/or routine M&E results Slide 1

Number of Supervision Areas and Sampling

Influence of Number of SAs on Program-Level Estimate Precision (assuming a sample size of 19 per SA) Slide 2

Activity: Review of Quality Checklists Participants will review their handouts and note issues that are unclear, or that are in their view very important There will then be a plenary discussion during which participants can suggest additions to the quality checklists Slide 3

Elements of Survey Reports

Elements of Baseline and Monitoring Reports Content Baseline Report Content Monitoring Report Maximum Pages (13, excluding other appendices) 1 Summary 2 Program Overview (Locations, Objectives, Proposed Activities, Beneficiaries, etc.) Program Overview (Locations, Objectives, Completed Activities, Beneficiaries, etc.) 3 Purpose of Baseline Survey and Methodology (Establish Priorities and Targets) Purpose of Monitoring Survey and Methodology (Assess Progress Toward Targets) 4 Main Findings: Priorities by Supervision Area and for the Program as a Whole Main Findings: Accomplishments, Priorities by Supervision Area and for the Program as a Whole 5 Action Plans and Goals/Coverage Targets for Key Indicators Action Plans and Goals/Coverage Results (and Revised Targets) for Key Indicators 6 Conclusions and Next Steps Conclusions and Recommendations 7 Appendix (Photocopy of Summary Tabulation Tables) Slide 4