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Scoping study : monitoring and evaluation of research communications

BUTCHER, Catherine
YARON, Gil
August 2006

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This scoping study on the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of research communications was carried out over 15 days to: * Provide a broad overview of the key issues in the monitoring and evaluation of research communications * Draw out differences, if and where they exist, between M&E of research communications compared with M&E generally * Identify characteristics of good practice in the M&E of research communications and highlight implications for those involved It was used to inform a workshop of the Research Communications Monitoring and Evaluation Group in 2006

Participatory monitoring and evaluation : learning from change

GUIJT, Irene
GAVENTA, John
November 1998

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A concise summary outlining the basic case for participatory methods and summarising the key principles underlying participatory approaches. The briefing includes details of some commonly used techniques and methods, and discusses the selection of appropriate indicators. Also highlighted some common assumptions and mistakes relating to participatory approaches

Who counts reality? Participatory monitoring and evaluation : a literature review

ESTRELLA, M
GAVENTA, J
1998

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This paper presents a literature review of experiences in participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) from around the world, used in different contexts and involving all kinds of stakeholders - NGOs, donors, research institutions, government, people's organisations, and communities. It introduces the key principles of PM&E, its applications for different purposes, and a number of tools and methods used, including participatory learning methodologies as well as more conventional approaches. Finally, it raises key issues and broad challenges emerging from the literature, and outlines potential areas for future research.

Centre for social protection

INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IDS)

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This website reviews, monitors and creates social protection policy designed to foster growth and development. The Centre for Social Protection aims to advance thinking and practice by: examining theoretical and applied research; providing advice to policy makers to help design policy and implement programmes; evaluate social protection interventions; deliver training courses; and share learning. This resource would be useful for anyone with an interest in policy development, advocacy and social protection

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