1. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Regional Research System

2. PM&E in ARARI Research Procedure –Diagnostic studies –Validation studies –Verification studies –Adoption and impact studies

3. PM&E Procedure –Division level review –Department level review –Center level review –REFAC review –Regional review –National review –Different visits are also part of the PM&E.

4. Strategic plan of ARARI Prepared with the participation of –Researchers –Extension staff and –Other Governmental and NG organizations. Levels of the plan –Division –Department –Sub Center/ Center –Regional (ARARI) Ready for the web E:\Sp- ARARI\ARARI\ARARIvision.htmE:\Sp- ARARI\ARARI\ARARIvision.htm

5. Expectations of ARARI from the training 1. New insights about: a.The principles of participatory and learning oriented Planning, monitoring and evaluation. b.Current trends in planning, M&E theory, practice, and the requirements of funding bodies. 2. Strengthened Competence to: a.Institutionalize participatory planning and M&E processes. b.Design M&E systems that support adaptive and flexible project and program management. 3. Clear ideas for: a.Improving planning, and M&E in our organization b. Further strengthening of our competence to facilitate participatory planning and M&E.

6. Immediate Impact Envisaged at ARARI  Institutionalization of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment within the regional research system.