When it comes to performance measurement and evaluation, indicators play a crucial role in helping us understand and analyze complex phenomena. While 'regular' indicators provide valuable insights, there are instances where a more nuanced and comprehensive approach is required. This is where nested indicators come into the picture. In this blog post, I will define nested indicators, distinguish them from ‘regular’ indicators, provide practical examples, and guide you through

You may have heard the words "Decolonizing Monitoring and Evaluation practices". But what what does that even mean? I will try to break...

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems are essential tools that organizations use to measure the impact and effectiveness of their programs. When designed with a gender-sensitive lens, M&E syestems can provide critical insights into how programs affect individuals of different genders differently, ensuring that all beneficiaries have equitable access to resources and opportunities. Regardless of the thematic area of an intervention or programme, it is important to design and

There so many different types of indicators that it can be confusing and overwhelming at times. The most common ones are: Input...

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Any well functioning programme, intervention and/or Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system will have a Feedback, Complaint and Response...

Curious to know how you can make your Monitoring and Evaluation activities more gender-responsive? Join the workshop, "Gender-Responsive...

What is the 1-2-4-All method? This facilitation technique is basically a variant of the popular Brainstorming method and aims to breed...