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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful PERSONAL ACTION PLAN Shazia khanum The Aga Khan University Pakistan. Key lessons learnt from PPM&E course 1-Facilitating in theoretical approach: a- Tools of stakeholder analysis: ( GOPP, RAAKS, Venn Diagram & DFID). b- Participatory tools & Techniques: ( Rich picture, Matrix analysis & issue analysis). c- Differentiation between different concepts: ( i.e. M. system and M. plan etc). d- Situational Analysis e- Participatory approaches: (from PRA to PLA) . 2- Facilitating in Practical approach (Action Plan): a- Greater emphasis on participation: (not only in planning but also in M&E and briefly in whole project cycle ). b- Facilitation c- Scientific M&E system: (Pre-requisites & foundations for establishing an M&E system). Objective ( Action Plan): “Developing an improved M&E system coinciding with impact assessment of the Project”. For achieving this objective following areas demand more attention: Detailed analysis of project’ M&E system for making it more effective & flexible. Project’ impact assessment through evaluation of set performance questions and Indicators. Improved stakeholders’ participation in all the phases of project cycle. Enhanced capacities of regional & district teams through PPM&E trainings. Roles and Actions Involved Stakeholders Ministry of Health Why Involved? Donors Ministry of Education Ministry of Women Dev. My Role - Creating a part. discussion forum. - Sharing of PPM&E tools & methods. - As facilitator for new M&E system dev. Role of stakeholders - Encourage part. - Dev. Of an improved M&E system coinciding with impact assessment. Partner NGOs Project' executing bodies Education deptt. Officers Responsible for appropriate functioning of schools. Medical Practitioners providing Micro & Macro nutrients to children at school. Organizing reflective meetings & Enhancing M&E capacities. Village key persons Influential people -Encourage active part. -Capacity building for M&E at grass root level. School teachers Monitor the Project activities at school level. Organize reflective meetings & M&E Trainings - M&E at local level. Community Organizers Provide balanced diet at schools. - Reflective meetings & Impact assess. reviews. -Coordin. with STCs. - Feed back sharing Parents/ Community Beneficiaries Sampling interviews for Project impact assessment. Monitoring of children’ education and nutrition lev. Monitoring Staff Do M & coordi. with sta.hol at grass root level. - Reflective meetings. - Cap. building for M&E. - liaison with stakeholders. - M&E of project activities. - Facilitation in M&E at grass root level. - Regular contact with STCs & teachers. -Feed back sharing ( community and M&E staff). Major Constraints Question of active participation of all stakeholders. Agreement of donors for reviewed M&E system. Efforts for resolving problems: Information sharing meetings with donors / stakeholders regarding flaws in existing M&E system. A brief presentation regarding comprehensive M&E system and project impact assessment. Discussion regarding advantages of improved and flexible M&E system. Strong liaison with stakeholders. Emphasis on greater participation of stakeholders through highlighting its importance in project activities. Time Table S # Activities Timeframe 01- Analysis of existing M&E system. May-2004 02- Meeting(s) with project director & Core team. Jun-2004 03- Meeting(s) with Donors / stakeholders. Jul-2004 04- Development of a new participatory M&E system. Aug-2004 05- PPM&E trainings of Monitoring staff. Aug-2004 06- Implementation of new M&E activities. Sep-2004 07- Impact Assessment activities. Dec-2004 M&E of Action plan: Through monthly meetings with monitoring staff. Quarterly reviews with all stakeholders. Analysis of field visit reports of monitoring activities. Analysis of quantitative & qualitative data. Key Evaluation Questions: To what extent stakeholders actively participated in M&E system’ establishment and its implementation? What are the key advantages of new M&E system? To what extent project’ objectives have been achieved by applying new M&E system? Does improved M&E system facilitating in impact assessment of the project? Information needs & Indicators: Percentage of stakeholders participated in M&E system establishment. List of M&E activities developed / improved. Percent of stakeholders participated in implementation of M&E’activities. Extent of the project outcomes/ results. Relationship of M&E system with project’ sustainability. - No of trainings provided to community members - Relationship of stakeholders - Capacities of Monitoring staff - Capabilities of community people Resources: Financial resources Human resources in terms of commitment of all stakeholders and their strong participation. Thankyou ?