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The course curriculum has been specifically crafted for International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) engaged in humanitarian projects, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of advanced monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices in alignment with donor requirements. The curriculum encompasses the following key topics:

1. Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation
2. Developing Theories of Change
3. Developing Logframes
4. Choosing Data Collection Methods

Stay tuned for the registration link, course profile, and other specific information regarding the course.

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Generating meaningful information is the critical and most important phase of data management. Choosing the right technology for processing your data is the building block of a successful information Management System. 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐈 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐩 is a free application that generates real-time 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 and 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 from different sources (cloud-based sources, Ms. Excel, etc.). VAC is planning to conduct a face-to-face session on 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐈 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐩 in the near future. Stay tuned!

This link will provide you with access to the Logical Framework Analysis document:

www.gdrc.org

Monitoring and Evaluation Tools: A Comprehensive Guide.

Monitoring and Evaluation Tools: Enhancing Effectiveness | sopact Discover the role of Monitoring and Evaluation Tools in optimizing project outcomes. Essential reading for beginners interested in technology-driven solutions for tracking and enhancing the impact of social initiatives.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐏𝐂𝐃𝐏)
𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐱

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 - 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐀.𝐌 - 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏.𝐌
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐀.𝐌 - 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏.𝐌

𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐱 is a powerful, and reliable application used to collect, analyze, and manage data for surveys, monitoring, evaluation, and research. 𝐊𝐨𝐁𝐨𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭/𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐱 provided the advantages of conducting paperless research that helps organizations to efficiently transition from paper-based to digital data collection. You can use 𝐗𝐋𝐒𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦, a standard format for creating forms in Excel, to design complex forms with advanced features.

𝐁𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨:
• Make a user on Kobo Toolbox,
• Set up devices for Kobo,
• Digitize simple forms using the Kobo browser,
• Set up a kobo-friendly XLSForm template,
• Upload and preview the XLSForm in the Kobo Toolbox
• Use different question types, relevant (skip logic), validation criteria, hints, and calculations in your form,
• Download and edit an XLSForm from Kobo Toolbox,
• Test and Deploy your XLSForm on Kobo,
• Share your form for data collection purposes

If you are interested in learning more about 𝐗𝐋𝐒𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 and 𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐱, join us for this interactive and hands-on training. You will need a laptop and a basic knowledge of Excel.

𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/POTcd3Dr

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10 Reasons Why Monitoring and Evaluation is Important:

1. M&E results in better transparency and accountability
2. M&E helps organizations catch problems early
3. M&E helps ensure resources are used efficiently
4. M&E helps organizations learn from their mistakes
5. M&E improves decision-making
6. M&E helps organizations stay organized
7. M&E helps organizations replicate the best projects/programs
8. M&E encourages innovation
9. M&E encourages diversity of thought and opinions
10. Every organization benefits from M&E

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