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Result-Based Monitoring & Evaluation of Water and Sanitation Projects: applying result based approaches towards the attainment of MDGs. (Applications for each course is one month before commencement date) DATE: 17th – 21st May, 2010, Nairobi, Kenya APPLY FOR THIS COURSE ABOUT THE COURSE Many projects/programmes have not adequately incorporated participatory monitoring in their activities. Consequently, monitoring has continued to be viewed as an activity that is carried out by outsiders, or an activity to satisfy funding conditionality. Where monitoring has existed, it has mainly focused on efficiency (i.e numbers of completed activities), overlooking the effectiveness (i.e functionality, utilization), for the realization of the intended benefits. Even then, the information collected is not fed back to the users. This has led to delayed or no action taken on problems identified leading to unreliability of services and collapse of installations, contributing to the projects/programs not achieving the intended results. The course “Result-Based Monitoring & Evaluation of Water and Sanitation Projects: applying result based approaches towards attainment of MDGs introduces new approaches and strategies for in-building monitoring into projects/programme activities. The course emphasizes results based approach, the involvement of users in the process of identifying issues for monitoring, data collection, analysis and use of information for taking action. The course will assist staff from governments, donor agencies, NGOs and CBOs, acquire knowledge, attitude and skills necessary to address participatory monitoring and evaluation issues in WES projects/programmes. Who can benefit from this course? - Staff working in WES development sector
- Senior managers and planners working in WES projects/programmes.
- Programme/project staff involved in monitoring activities in the fields of health/hygiene promotion and community development.
- Trainers in participatory monitoring
Course Objectives - To share knowledge and experiences on existing monitoring and results based practices
- To establish a common understanding on definitions and concepts of participatory monitoring, results based management (monitoring, evaluation, appraisal, efficiency, effectiveness, etc)
- To guide participants through the process of consultative identification of issues for monitoring, outputs, outcomes, impact and defining indicators.
- Focus the learning by encouraging participants to apply acquired knowledge and skills in their own projects
- Participants will develop individual/group action plans for introducing/promoting participatory monitoring in their projects/programmes.
Course Methodology
The course uses participatory learning techniques. The sessions are dynamic and include short introductory presentations, discussions, group work, case studies and practical exercise. Participants will visit community based projects for practical field experience. NETWAS Documentation Center that has a variety of current and relevant publications, access to the internet and a conducive reading environment will be used extensively. NETWAS International staff together with their associates, with extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation activities will guide the participants throughout the course. A course file and relevant publications will be provided to each participant. Duration and timing This is a one (1) week full time residential course. Sessions commence at 8.30 a.m and end at 5.00 p.m. A certificate will be awarded to those who successfully complete the course. Course fee (payable in US Dollars or Equivalent Kenya Shillings)
The course fee is US$950 per participant. This will cover tuition and course materials. ACCOMMODATION
Full board accommodation is available at the venue of the course at an additional cost of US$380 OR equivalent Kenya Shillings. This is optional and participants may arrange for their own accommodation. However, it is advisable that participants stay at the venue. Day participants will be charged a rate of US$ 17 or Kshs.1, 300/= per day. Medical and liability Insurance
Participants are advised to secure adequate medical and liability insurance cover. Language The course will be conducted in English. Application
The number of participants is limited (minimum 15, maximum 20). Final selection to the course is done upon receipt of payment. Participants are advised to pay at least 1 month before commencement of the course to allow time to receive joining instructions. If there are not enough registrations, the course may be cancelled or postponed. Applications should reach NETWAS International not later than 17th April, 2010. You can make your application directly on this website, or you may download and mail a print version of the application form to NETWAS. View the application guidelines and begin your application process. Further information on the course can be obtained from NETWAS through the following address: Course Coordinator
NETWAS International
Magadi road, Off Langata Road,
P. O. Box 15614-00503 Mbagathi,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-20-8042555/6
Cellphone: +254-727 170476
Fax: +254-20-8042554
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