1. Monitoring programs and projects Using Results Framework

2. Policy, Plan, Program, Project

3. Results Framework
Logical frameworks; logical models; theories of change; results chain; outcome mapping
Logical/cause and effect relationship between inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact – project, program, or development strategy

4. How Result Frameworks Works?
Project Impact
Project Outcome
Project Output
Project Activity
Project Input
Country Outcome
Sector Outcome
Regional/Global Goals
Collective Accountability
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5. Group Work
Discuss and Identify Output, Outcome and Goal in the given project and share in plenary.
P1: Nepal: Melamchi Water Supply Project and Kathmandu Valley Water Services Sector Development Program
P2: Nepal: Preparing the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Project
P3: Sri Lanka: Proposed National Highways Sector Project
P4: Nepal: Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project
Time:
Discussion – 10 minutes
Share in plenary – 3 minutes each group.

6. Elements of Results Framework
Goal/impact/target: the highest or ultimate objective
Purpose/outcome: immediate benefit from the project
Output: measurable outcomes to be achieved
Activities: actions required to get outputs
Input: resources to undertake activities/implementation plan
Monitoring arrangements: set of indicators and results to track progress; baseline, daily, weekly, monthly, annual and final targets; roles and responsibilities for collecting, reporting, and analyzing data

7. Key Questions Regarding M and E Indicators for the Project

8. Goal/Impact
To what extent will/has the project contribute(d) towards its longer term goals? Why or why not?
What unanticipated positive or negative consequences will/did the project have? Why will/did they arise?

9. Purpose/Outcome
What changes will/have occur(red) as a result of the outputs and to what extent are these likely to contribute towards the project purpose and desired impact?
Will/Has the project achieve(d) the changes for which it can realistically be held accountable?

10. Outputs
What direct tangible products or services will/has the project deliver(ed) as a result of activities?

11. Activities
Will/Have planned activities be(en) completed on time and within the budget?
What unplanned activities have been completed and what planned activities have not been completed?

12. Inputs
Will/Are the resources be(ing) used efficiently?

13. Indicator Matrix/M & E Tool
DEFINITION
How is it calculated?
BASELINE
What is the current value?
TARGET
What is the target value?
DATA SOURCE
How will it be measured?
FREQUENCY
How often will it be measured?
RESPONSIBLE
Who will measure it?
REPORTING
Where will it be reported? G1
OC1
OC2
OP1
OP2
Data analysis/data quality

14. Data collection Tools and Techniques
Case study
Checklist
Close/open-ended (structured/semi-structured) interview
Direct observation
FGD
KII
Survey/census
Questionnaire
Written document review
Statistical data review

15. Issues and challenges Budget Allocation Human Resources
Political / Administrative will
Technical Assistance
Data and information
Coordination / cooperation between line agencies
Access