Monitoring versus Evaluation MONITORING = Tracking changes in program performance over time EVALUATION = Assessing whether objectives have been met As
{"Image DocumentName": "Monitoring versus Evaluation", "Image ImageDescription": "Tracking changes in program performance over time. EVALUATION = Assessing whether objectives have been met. Assessing extent to which program is responsible for observed changes. Now that we have discussed some of the challenges of monitoring and evaluating GBV programs, let us move to defining basic concepts so that we can all speak the same language. Many M&E experts maintain a strict distinction between monitoring and evaluation. Monitoring is an ongoing, continuous process of data collection. Monitoring involves counting what we are doing. Monitoring involves tracking changes in program performance over time. Monitoring is sometimes referred to as process evaluation. Evaluation is the use of social research methods to systematically investigate how well program activities have met expected objectives. Evaluation requires a special study design. Evaluation sometimes requires a control or comparison group.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}