1. What is an M and E Plan?

2. Organizing the Work of M and E An M and E System -- the 12 components as a whole – Sets out broad vision at national level An M and E Plan – a key tool for organizing and communicating about of M and E – Describes how the M and E questions will be addressed, what indicators will be measured, how often, how reports will be prepared and intended uses – Establishes a common vision for communication

3. Three Major Sections of M and E Plan Section 1: Background and Relevance – Context, relationship to other strategic and performance efforts, clarity on authority of the plan – Vision for how success of M and E will be assessed Section 2: What will be measured by the M and E system – Results Framework – Data Sources and Indicators

4. Three Major Sections of M and E Plan(2) Section 3: How will the M and E system function? – Organizational Structure, job descriptions – Human Capacity – skills available and needed – M and E Partnerships – how will stakeholders be involved in the process? Links to other M and E efforts – Review and Update Process – Costed M and E Work Plan – Advocacy, Communications and Culture – Data Sources and linkages – Vision for Dissemination and Use of Feedback from M and E

5. M and E Workplan Will not review this today– focus is on elements of M and E Plan Once a plan is completed, important to identify schedule for development and implementation Detailed estimation of costs and budget requirements for implementation of the M and E Plan See Chapter 7, section 7 How To Guide