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Introduction
Course overview
Governments invest heavily in programmes and need to know whether they work. Monitoring and evaluation systems provide evidence for accountability, learning and better resource allocation.
This Aractech course covers results frameworks, theories of change, indicators, monitoring systems, evaluation types and methods, impact evaluation basics, data collection, reporting and using findings in decision-making for government programmes. Participants design an M&E framework.
The course suits programme managers and M&E staff in government.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Develop theories of change and results frameworks
- Design indicators and monitoring systems
- Select evaluation types and methods
- Plan data collection
- Analyse and report M&E findings
- Use evidence for decision-making
Who should attend
Target audience
- Government programme managers
- M&E officers
- Planning officials
- Donor-funded project staff
- Policy analysts
- Auditors
Methodology
Learning approach
- Framework workshops
- Indicator design exercises
- Case studies
- Evaluation planning
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
M&E Foundations
- Purpose of M&E
- Results-based management
- Accountability and learning
- M&E systems
- Coffee break
- M&E systems (continued)
- Challenges
- Exercise: M&E system review
Day 2
Theory of Change and Results
- Theory of change
- Logframes
- Results chains
- Coffee break
- Results chains (continued)
- Assumptions
- Workshop: Theory of change
Day 3
Monitoring
- Indicators
- Baselines and targets
- Data collection
- Data quality
- Coffee break
- Data quality (continued)
- Dashboards
- Exercise: Indicator design
Day 4
Evaluation
- Evaluation types
- Methods
- Impact evaluation basics
- Evaluation management
- Coffee break
- Evaluation management (continued)
- Case study: Programme evaluation
- Exercise: Evaluation plan
Day 5
Using Evidence
- Reporting
- Learning
- Decision-making
- Coffee break
- Decision-making (continued)
- Institutionalising M&E
- Capstone: M&E framework
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Programmes (GPS-025) cover?
This course covers Government and Public Sector through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Government programme managers, M&E officers, Planning officials
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Amsterdam, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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