1.4. Scope of major M&E events and functions

Question 1

To scope for major M&E events and functions means

Answer 1

to determine M&E system scale and complexity, to identify major M&E activities

Question 2

M&E system can be

Answer 2

higly complex with variety of activities and requiring considerable expertise and resources;
relatively simple, relying on internal resources and capacities

Question 3

What can influence the comlexity of M&E system?

Answer 3

1) project design (how many and what type of outcomes it seeks to achieve),
2) donor’s requirements (they can determine the precision and methodological toolkit to be used),
3) geografical scale of the project area, including accessibility,
4) demographic scale, including specific target population,
5) time frame - duration of the project,
6) available human resources and budget.