Document Title: Results based monitoring and evaluation and the public sector, challenges and solutions

Paper code: 13068

Results based monitoring and evaluation and the public sector, challenges and solutions

Question: Results based M&E is said to be different from implementation M&E. and that it it’s the best management tool that the public sector (government) should use to ensure its economic and social development. Qualify this statement by using suitable examples. Briery point out the challenges that face the implementation of RB M&E.

Results-based M&E has become a global phenomenon as national and international stakeholders in the development process have sought increased accountability, transparency, and results from governments and organizations. Multilateral development institutions, donor governments, parliaments, the private sector, NGOs, citizens’ groups, and civil society are all voicing their interest in and concern for tangible results.

A results based monitoring and evaluation (RBM&E) a model that requires that results be described in a sequential hierarchy, beginning with specific shorter term results that, when achieved, lead to achievement of broader long-term results. The model is then completed by designing the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes that will be used to assess the achievement of results, allocating resources on the basis of the activities required to achieve the specified results and reporting performance results to stakeholders.