Dotrid International Training Institute
Monitoring and Evaluation of
Development Projects
6 16 March, 2017, Flora Grand Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Each participant will receive a brand new Tablet
Course Overview
INTRODUCTION
Developments projects need continuous tracking in addition
to periodic assessments in order to be effective and efficient.
Donors, stakeholders, project implementation team,
beneficiaries and general publics require constant feed back
on project performance.
This monitoring and evaluation course will be a blend of
planning and management principles with related skill-
development. Delegates will learn about the kinds of
questions that should be asked when directing and reviewing
the development of projects, as well as how to complete due
diligence in order to support the leadership to make informed
and effective decisions.
This course aims to equip delegates with the knowledge and
expertise in Policy Development, Planning, Monitoring,
Evaluation and Reporting which is critical to any organisation
or government department involved in development projects
and programmes or Policy related issues.
Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this course,
you should be able to:
Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
for their projects
Know when an evaluation should take place
and by whom (participatory evaluation)
Identify appropriate qualitative and
quantitative data collection techniques
Construct an evaluation report and terms of
reference
understand and manage the policy
consultation process
assess policy documents and identify the
difference between Broad Policy, Specific
Policy and Operational Policy
identify the factors that distinguish policy
from an issue
describe the role of policy in nation
rebuilding
identify the roles of leadership and staff in
policy development and implementation
assess the relationship between values,
decision-making and policy
apply the Vision Approach and Problem
Approach when assessing policy
identify each stage of the Policy Cycle and
evaluate each stage in the First Nations
context
Identify and develop risk factors and
assumptions
Develop a plan of action
 Course Outline Course Outline Contd
MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION MODULE 4: PLANNING A USEFUL EVALUATION
General Management The Evaluation Process
Fundamentals of Project Management Types of Evaluation
The Project Cycle Management Cost-Benefit Analysis
Stakeholder Analysis Cost-Effectiveness
Development projects and Donor Relations Comparing the two Concepts
MODULE 2: DEFINING THE CONCEPTS OF MONITORING Evaluation Assessment
AND EVALUATION Scope of the Evaluation
Origins of Programme Evaluation MODULE 5: EVALUATION DESIGN
What is Evaluation? Experimental Design
Need for Reliable Data Non Experimental Design
Key Evaluation Issues Pre Test and Post Test Design
Evaluation versus Social Science Research Static Group Comparison
What is Monitoring? Quasi Experimental Design
Steps in a Monitoring Process Time Series Design
Role of Performance Indicators in Monitoring Issues to Consider when Selecting an
MODULE 3: PROGRAMME PLANNING AND DESIGN Evaluation Design
Needs Assessment Other Evaluation Tools and Methods
Baseline Assessment Sampling
Conceptual Model as an Integral Part of Programme The Probability Sample
Design NonProbability Sample
Establishing a Programme Theory Sample Size Confidence Level
Developing a Logical Framework MODULE 6: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
Defining Goals and Objectives Quantitative Data
Impact Objectives Qualitative Data
Choosing Activities Tips for Quantitative and Qualitative Data
Identifying Indicators Coding
Process Indicators Data Analysis
Results Indicators Analysing Qualitative Data
Criteria for Selecting Indicators Analysing Quantitative Data
Preparing an Evaluation Report

Who Should Attend ?

This course will of great benefits to:
Professionals from both public and private
sector organizations with responsibilities in
policy formulation and development,
monitoring and evaluation, project
management. As well as staff members from
Donor organizations, Bilateral and Multilateral
agencies, NGOs and Development Institutions
 Method Of Training
The method of training for each module is
highly participatory. And training sessions
will include:
Exciting practical group exercises,
Role-plays
Case studies
Live instructions
Video presentations
Explicit practical examples
PowerPoint presentations
Course Fees

Course fee is $1000 per delegate and

covers tuition and course materials.

Course Duration : 4 days

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
All participants shall receive certificate of
participation at the end of the programme.
Course Fees
Course fee is $3950 per delegate. Each
delegate for this course wil receive full
package of course materials, expert
facilitation, certificate of attendance,
refreshments and buffet lunch.
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