What other resources are there on Monitoring and Evaluation?

General M&E Resources:

• The Intrac M&E Universe - A set of online learning resources covering a range of M&E topics. Includes useful guides on how to develop logical frameworks and theories of change. Some resources are available in multiple languages.

• LSHTM resource list- a list of useful resources on process evaluations.

• ALNAP resources - A set of resources on how to improve M&E within humanitarian response.

• Wash’Em M&E guide - a short brief with advice on how to do M&E during outbreaks and humanitarian crises.

• M&E Templates - Tools4Dev provides several templates for assessments throughout the project cycle including an M&E plan template and an M&E Framework template.

COVID-19 M&E resources:

• WHO COVID-19 M&E Framework - This is a general framework not specific to hygiene or preventative projects.

• Doing fieldwork in a pandemic - This is a guide to social research methods. It focuses mainly on settings where technology access is high.

• CartONG overview on how to adapt monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic - This detailed document is designed with humanitarians in mind and provides an overview of key principles for remote data collection and practical considerations for remote methods.

• SAVE guidance on monitoring in insecure environments - Although developed prior to COVID-19, this document is very relevant to the current circumstances and describes challenges and mitigation options for lots of remote data collection tools.

• ODI's tips for collecting primary data in a Covid-19 era - This live repository brings together experiences of, and resources for, collecting remote primary data.

M&E online training course:

• Disaster Ready - a range of courses on all aspects of monitoring, evaluation learning and accountability.

• Global Health Learning Centre - M&E Fundamentals

• Poverty Action Lab- a range of courses on impact evaluations, surveys and evaluating social projects.

• Save the Children - an open course on all aspects of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).

• RedR- RedR are currently adapting some of the face-to-face teaching on M&E for online use.

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Editor notes

Author: Sian White
Reviewed by: Peter Winch, Katie Greenland, Karine Le Roch
Version Date: 28.5.2020