Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Regional Research System

PM&E in ARARI

• Research Procedure– Diagnostic studies– Validation studies– Verification studies– Adoption and impact studies

PM&E Procedure

– Division level review– Department level review– Center level review– REFAC review– Regional review– National review– Different visits are also part of the PM&E.

Strategic plan of ARARI

• Prepared with the participation of

– Researchers

– Extension staff and

– Other Governmental and NG organizations.

• Levels of the plan

– Division

– Department

– Sub Center/ Center

– Regional (ARARI)

• Ready for the web E:\Sp- ARARI\ARARI\ARARIvision.htm

Expectations of ARARI from the training

1.  New insights about: a. The principles of participatory and learning oriented

Planning, monitoring and evaluation.b. Current trends in planning, M&E theory, practice, and the

requirements of funding bodies.

2.  Strengthened Competence to:a. Institutionalize participatory planning and M&E processes.b. Design M&E systems that support adaptive and flexible

project and program management.

3. Clear ideas for: a. Improving planning, and M&E in our organizationb.    Further strengthening of our competence to facilitate

participatory planning and M&E.

Immediate Impact Envisaged at ARARI

  Institutionalization of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment within the regional research system.