MEAL foundations and norms required for stage 5

Mandatory MEAL foundations Mandatory industry norms Related to SOE standards related Key actions Key resources

Commitment to measuring efficiency and effectiveness A 8.5.1 Common evaluation criteria

5.1. Project/program evaluation
of projects/programs is demonstrated by systematically L
conducting evaluations
5.1.1. Types of evaluation
Project/programs are evaluated with reference to stated outputs, A 8.5.2 5.1.2. Clarifying evaluation purpose
outcomes and agreed minimum standards in accordance with L 5.1.3. Approaches to evaluation
recognized standards of evaluation practice practices 5.1.4. Evaluation design

Participatory evaluation approaches that enable A 8.1.9

community led evaluation are utilised where possible L 8.1.10
8.1.13
8.4.5
8.5.4
Collection of information for evaluation purposes is independent A 8.5.2
and impartial): L 8.5.3
8.1.5
• Evaluations take account of the views and opinions of the 8.5.4
target population, as well as those of the broader community. 8.1.11
• Evaluation data including opinions and feedback must be
captured from a balanced and inclusive group of people.
• The impact of the project on gender equity, diversity and the
inclusion of people with disabilities in the project/program is
included in the evaluation criteria.

All consultants and volunteers involved in project evaluations A 8.1.6

agree to adhere to the NO’s Ethics Covenant and Code of
Conduct to which each of its staff members, directors, and
volunteers agrees to adhere, including conduct related to the
protection of people in the communities in which we work from
sexual abuse, corruption, exploitation, and other human rights
violations.

The results of project evaluations shared with target communities A 8.1.1 See Information Sharing
L 8.5.4 Baseline Study
and other key project stakeholders. Data Analysis

L 5.2. Learning
Evaluation results are systematically shared within HFH for the
continuous improvement of the organization.

L
Evaluation results are systematically shared with other
organisations, networks and on sector wide learning
platforms.

Projects/programs that do not undertake an evaluation must A 5.2.1. Project/program endline

L
undertake a project endline and compare the results to the
project baseline.

Projects/programs that do not undertake an evaluation A 5.2.2. After action review

L
are recommended to undertake an appropriate learning
event e.g. an after-action review.