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865-0014-00L 1 Credits NDS , WBZ D-GESS

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Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation in Learning Organizations

Lecturers & Examiners: Kimon Schneider

Only for MAS/ CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. Registration only through the NADEL administration office.

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Abstract

The course builds on participants’ advanced understanding and experience of how to develop new and enhancing existing complex MEL processes and practices across learning organisations. It also includes supporting partners to develop and implement effective MEL systems.

Objective

• Clarifying concepts and terms of MEL • Issues to consider when developing a global approach to MEL: - Concept, including evidence-informed theories of change and key performance indicators (KPI) - Mixed methods of data collection for global performance assessment - Digitalization, including customized and open source solutions - Institutionalization, including internal approval procedures and policymaking - Capacity building, including resources, and principles and strategies to support senior management, staff teams and implementing partner organizations • Practice examples from different development organizations that illustrate some of the results as well as challenges in terms of global MEL processes • Strategies and tools to help participants to act as ‘agents of change’ within their own organisations

General Information

Language: English
Levels: NDS , WBZ

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation in Learning Organizations Bockkurs: 30.05. – 01.06.2022 Ort: CLD A1	No time listed	24 h semesterly

Offered In

MAS in Development and Cooperation (The lectures and advanced training courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted.)
- Advanced Training Courses
CAS in Development and Cooperation (Takes place each spring semester and every second autumn semester (odd years).)
- Module