About The Event
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Daily)
• Venue: Best Western Meridian Nairobi Kenya
• Fee: $700 (includes all workshop materials, meals)
Workshop Overview
In today’s development landscape, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) is crucial for tracking program success, ensuring accountability, and driving impactful results. This 4-day hands-on training workshop provides participants with the tools, methodologies, and frameworks needed to design and implement effective MEAL systems.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and interactive sessions, participants will master the art of data collection, impact evaluation, and adaptive learning, ensuring their programs deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes.
Who Should Attend:
• NGO and development program staff.
• Project managers, M&E officers, and team leaders.
• Professionals involved in impact assessment, donor reporting, and adaptive learning.
Key Features:
• Expert-led sessions tailored for practical application.
• Real-world exercises, case studies, and tools.
• Networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.
• A guided tour of Kenya’s National Park to relax and connect.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Develop effective MEAL frameworks tailored to their programs.
• Enhance their ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data for informed decision-making.
• Strengthen accountability mechanisms and promote adaptive learning.
• Gain tools and templates to streamline MEAL processes and reporting.
Detailed Agenda
Day 1: Foundations of MEAL
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Understanding MEAL Frameworks
Key components of MEAL: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning.
Aligning MEAL with organizational goals and donor requirements.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Establishing Effective Monitoring Systems
Designing indicators and measurement tools.
Setting baselines and targets for success.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Data Collection Techniques
Quantitative vs. qualitative methods.
Tools for effective data collection in the field.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Interactive Exercise: Building a Monitoring Plan
Day 2: Advanced Evaluation Techniques
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Principles of Evaluation
Types of evaluations: Formative, summative, and impact.
Designing an evaluation framework.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Conducting Impact Assessments
Crafting evaluation questions and engaging stakeholders.
Tools and methodologies for impact evaluation.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Data Analysis and Visualization
Techniques for analyzing MEAL data.
Creating dashboards and visual reports.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Case Study: Evaluating Program Success
Day 3: Accountability and Adaptive Learning
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Enhancing Accountability Mechanisms
Stakeholder engagement strategies.
Developing feedback loops and complaint-handling systems.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Promoting Adaptive Learning
Using MEAL data for evidence-based decision-making.
Building a culture of continuous improvement.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Hands-On Workshop: Adaptive Action Planning
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Facilitated Discussion: Challenges and Solutions in MEAL
Day 4: Applying MEAL for Sustainable Impact
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Finalizing MEAL Strategies
Developing program-specific MEAL frameworks.
Peer review of strategies and action plans.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Interactive Workshop: MEAL Best Practices
Sharing insights and success stories.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Real-World Applications and Tools
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Final Q&A and Wrap-Up
Registration Details
Fee: $700 (includes all workshop materials, meals).
To register, please send an email to info@stratfordinternationalbdlc.co.uk
Group Discounts:
5–10 participants: 10% off.
Registration Deadline: 21st February 2025.
Venue: Best Western Meridian Nairobi
For more information or to register, contact: info@stratfordinternationalbdlc.co.uk.
Why Join Us?
Expert-led sessions.
Practical exercises and real-world case studies.
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Group Discounts Available! 10% for groups of 5 Participants.
For more information or to register, contact: info@stratfordinternationalbdlc.co.uk or admin@stratfordinternationalbdlc.co.uk
