1. 1 st M&E Network Forum 7-8 November 2011 Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City

2. M&E Network Objectives – Provide a venue for dissemination and discussion of evaluation findings – Serve as platform for purposive collection of M&E findings on particular themes – Foster exchange of views among M&E practitioners on various aspects of M&E – Generate policy agenda for action from M&E experiences, findings and recommendations – Develop a culture of results orientation among M&E units and practitioners – Strengthen and broaden M&E capacities of members

3. M&E Network Outputs – Regular forum for learning and sharing (M&E practices, experiences, studies, etc.) provided. – In-country competencies and evaluation standards consistent with internationally agreed principles and practices defined. – Capacity building for professional development provided. – Results Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) as a profession promoted. – RME championed. Progress – TWG formed – 1 st M&E Network Forum held (Network launching) – M&E Network website developed

4. M&E Network Eligible Members – Development partners (DPs) – Academe – M&E practitioners/consultants – Civil society organizations (CSOs) – Oversight agencies – Implementing agencies Core technical and administrative secretariat (interim) NEDA Project Monitoring Staff

5. M&E Network Mission To enhance the likelihood of accomplishing development objectives by utilizing and continuously improving evaluation systems and processes Vision To ensure achievement of development results Website http://devplan.neda.gov.ph/m&e-network