INTRODUCTION

Planning and project management are greatly aided by participatory monitoring and assessment. Making wise decisions will be made easier thanks to this course's improved participant grasp of participatory monitoring and evaluation. The course will outline the fundamental ideas, components, and methods of participatory monitoring and evaluation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Define participatory monitoring and evaluation (PME);
• Recognize the concepts and components of PME;
• Identify the tools and techniques utilized in PME;
• Recognize the usage of GIS and GPS in mapping PME data.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The training is designed for professionals with at least two years of experience in organizing and managing activities, such as researchers, extension specialists, managers, advocacy workers, and community facilitators.

COURSE OUTLINE

Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) introduction

• Understanding PME
• Objectives of participatory M & E
• Application, advantages, and disadvantages of PME
• PME principle

Development and implementation of PME

• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Determination of objective and indicators of PME planning
• Information sharing and determining actions to be undertaken

PME frameworks

• Strategic framework
• Logical framework

PME planning

• Development of PME plans
• Implementation of PME plans
• PME mainstreaming with program plans

PME techniques and tools

• Society indicators and records
• Participatory Rural Appraisal
• Evidence photographing
• SARAR
• Self-evaluation tools

PME indicators

• Indicator definition
• Consideration factors in selecting PME indicators
• Indicators formulation
• Forms of indicators

Participatory Action Research (PAR)

• Differentiating action and social research
• Research mapping and planning
• Participatory baseline

PME data analysis

• Qualitative data analysis
• Participatory dissemination
• Tools and methods of participatory information gathering
• Validation of data
• Application of NVivo in qualitative analysis

Participatory Impact Assessment

• Understanding participatory impact assessment
• The 8 stages of participatory impact assessment
• Tools and methods for participatory impact assessment

Mapping of PME using GIS and GPS

• PME indicator mapping
• Participatory GIS software (Quantum GIS)

GENERAL NOTES

• Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
• The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
• Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
• We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
• The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
• Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org