From Program Logic to

Monitoring & Evaluation

(M&E) Plan

Overview of the Process

M&E Plan Template

Start off by transferring the
information identified from your
program logic into the template..

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Now, identify the data

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Now, consider who will

evaluate the data, and how it
will be reported
Consider who
will be making
a judgement as
to whether the
data indicates
the
achievement of
success or
otherwise

Think about how the

evaluation findings will
be reported. Consider the
audience, and their
requirements.
As well as reports, you
could consider using
presentations in
meetings, newsletters,
memos etc.

Now, consider who will

evaluate the data, and how it
will be reported
Finally, consider when
you will report
evaluation findings.
This may be dictated
by the requirements of
your audience.
Funding agencies may
require regular
reporting. Councillors
may have specific
timelines as well. Also
think about providing
feedback to
participants or the

The final M&E plan complements

provides a framework and guide as to
what to evaluate

Review the M&E Plan

Highlight data sources that appear
frequently.
For example, you may be able to develop
surveys that fulfil the data collection
requirements for many questions.

Consider re-ordering the M&E plan in

several ways.
For example, by data source, or by data
collection timeframe.

Review the M&E Plan

Review the content, and consider:
Does it capture all that you need to
know in order to make a meaningful
evaluation of the project?
Do you need to prioritise some
questions in order to work within your
budget and other resources?

Remember.
Do not ask evaluation questions unless
someone really needs to know the
answer.
Do not collect data if it will not be used
to answer a question.
To do so will be a waste of time and
resources that could be allocated to
meeting other evaluation requirements.