GENDER-SENSITIVE

MONITORING AND

EVALUATIONModule D

Review of the BIG IDEAS from previous sections.

Learning Objectives

Identify critical considerations of a gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation framework.

Understand what qualitative and quantitative gender-sensitive indicators are.

Identify the necessary components of a gender-sensitive evaluation.

What is Monitoring & Evaluation?

Monitoring measures how a program is going.

Evaluation is an exercise that attempts to systematically and objectively assess progress towards and the achievement of an outcome.

Findings from program evaluation are used to:

Improve programming if evaluation is conducted mid- project.

Draw lessons if evaluation is conducted at the end of the project.

Source: UNDP Handbook

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) In Practice

M&E is a way to ensure that: Programs are implemented efficiently. Programs are managed properly. The effectiveness of programs is measured. Programs provide learning opportunities for

future work.

Defining Key Terms in “M&E”

Evaluation

Analysis of how the program helped contribute to the

impact.

Monitoring

Periodic reporting on indicators that measure how the outputs have influenced

the outcomes. Focus on process.

Outputs

Products of project activities.

OutcomesChanges in individual

behaviors, improvements in

access to resources or quality of

institutional systems.

Impact

Sustainable improvements in

human conditions or well-being

Our project contributes to impact, but

cannot achieve it

completely

Outcomes are the result of

what beneficiaries

do with the outputs.

We have direct

control over project

outputs.

Why does GENDER Matter in Monitoring & Evaluation?

Gender-sensitive M&E : Captures different impacts of the project on men and

women Identifies aspects of the program that need to change to

better respond to the needs and priorities of men and women.

Provides accountability to both male and female participants

Provides accountability to Communities and Donors Provides accountability to TAF internally.

Gender-sensitive M&E Improves Program’s Implementation, Outcome, and Impact.

Monitoring: Baseline Data Collection

Baseline data is information on a program collected prior to implementation.

It enables comparison of data pre- and post- project.

Examples of gender-sensitive evaluation results using baseline data

At least 50% of women participating in water committees report active involvement in management and decision-making by the end of Year 2.

Baseline of 10% at the start of the project.

At least 70% of women respond positively to evaluation of police handling of their case in targeted police stations by the end of Year 3

Baseline of 5% average at the start of the project.

Monitoring: Indicators

An indicator is a criteria that provides a simple and reliable means to measure achievement, change, or assessment in gender equality programming.

Types of Indicators Quantitative

Percentage Numbers

Qualitative Descriptive E.g. gender equality framework points

How do we know we’re making progress?:Indicators!

Outputs Outcomes Impact

Looks at progress on a set of proposed

activities for the project.

Example: Training workshops held; Stakeholder meetings convened; research conducted.

Looks at project progress on a set of intermediary or

short-term outcomes.

Example: New standard operating procedures in place; more cases filed with police; less tolerance for violence; more people accessing services.

Looks at overall attribution of the

stated goal.

Example: Reduced incidence of trafficking; fewer outbreaks of intra-community violence in target areas.

Gender Sensitive Indicators

Gender-Sensitive Indicators allow measurement of benefit to women and to men

distinctly.

Examples of gender-sensitive indicators

Number and percentage of entrepreneurs who move into a higher part of the value chain, disaggregated by sex.

Number of hours spent on collecting fuel or water before and after project initiated, disaggregated by sex.

Changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to living wage campaigns.

Overview: Critical Components to Include in gender-sensitive M&E

Design/Monitoring Logical Framework Gender-sensitive indicators Baseline data

Evaluation Methodology: Conduct quantitative and

qualitative data collection mid-project, end-of project, and as needed throughout. Ensure collection of sex-disaggregated data.

Terms of Reference

Logical Frameworks

A Logical Framework (“LogFrame”) is a tool used in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects.

It includes a systematic analysis of the development situation including key problems and options to address the problems.

Gender and Logical Frameworks

Outputs■ Benefits for women andmen should be considered as an aspectof each output.

■ It may be useful tohave one output specifically concerned with targeted activitiesfor women.

Activities Promoting a fair share of benefits for women and men will require targetedaction to address existing constraints to equality eg. capacity building for staff, training for women,targeted services andopportunities.

Activities to promotegreater equality or promote women’s rights need to be backed up withbudgets, and staffing.

Risks and Assumptions

• Is there likely to be opposition to greater gender equality from key stakeholders?

• Will this undermine the achievement of the purpose? If so, include activities to build understanding and buy-in, and/or adjust targets?

Objective/Purpose■ Is it clear who the program is targeting?

■ Will women and men get a fair share of benefits and/or is the program designed to empower women?

Outcomes■ Is it clear who the program is targeting?

■ Will women and men get a fair share of benefits and/or is the program designed to empower women?

Exercise: Conflict Case Study

Exercise: Conflict Case Study

Review the provided log frame (including outcome, outputs, indicators). This logframe represents the kinds of activities that might have been proposed if project designers had not undertaken a gender analysis. Please critique the activities and outcomes using the tools we have just discussed.

Exercise: Conflict Case Study

Referring to the logframe, identify 2-3 gender-sensitive indicators (qualitative and quantitative) that would be relevant for measuring the outcome of this project. How would that data inform the project or its evaluation?

What are the BIG IDEAS from this section?