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Gender-Sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation. Module D. Review of the BIG IDEAS from previous sections. Learning Objectives. Identify critical considerations of a gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation framework.
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Learning Objectives • Identify critical considerations of a gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation framework. • Understand what qualitative and quantitative gender-sensitive indicators are. • Identify the necessary components of a gender-sensitive evaluation.
What is Monitoring & Evaluation? Monitoring measures how a program is going. Evaluationis an exercise that attempts to systematically and objectively assess progress towards and the achievement of an outcome. Findings from program evaluation are used to: Improve programming if evaluation is conducted mid- project. Draw lessons if evaluation is conducted at the end of the project. Source: UNDP Handbook
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) In Practice M&E is a way to ensure that: Programs are implemented efficiently. Programs are managed properly. The effectiveness of programs is measured. Programs provide learning opportunities for future work.
Defining Key Terms in “M&E” Outputs Products of project activities. Outcomes Changes in individual behaviors, improvements in access to resources or quality of institutional systems. Impact Sustainable improvements in human conditions or well-being Monitoring Periodic reporting on indicators that measure how the outputs have influenced the outcomes. Focus on process. Evaluation Analysis of how the program helped contribute to the impact. We have direct control over project outputs. Outcomes are the result of what beneficiaries do with the outputs. Our project contributes to impact, but cannot achieve it completely
Why does GENDER Matter in Monitoring & Evaluation? Gender-sensitive M&E : Captures different impacts of the project on men and women Identifies aspects of the program that need to change to better respond to the needs and priorities of men and women. Provides accountability to both male and female participants Provides accountability to Communities and Donors Provides accountability to TAF internally. Gender-sensitive M&E Improves Program’s Implementation, Outcome, and Impact.
Monitoring: Baseline Data Collection • Baseline data is information on a program collected prior to implementation. • It enables comparison of data pre- and post- project.
Examples of gender-sensitive evaluation results using baseline data At least 50% of women participating in water committees report active involvement in management and decision-making by the end of Year 2. Baseline of 10% at the start of the project. At least 70% of women respond positively to evaluation of police handling of their case in targeted police stations by the end of Year 3 Baseline of 5% average at the start of the project.
Monitoring: Indicators An indicator is a criteria that provides a simple and reliable means to measure achievement, change, or assessment in gender equality programming. Types of Indicators Quantitative Percentage Numbers Qualitative Descriptive E.g. gender equality framework points
Gender Sensitive Indicators Gender-Sensitive Indicators allow measurement of benefit to women and to men distinctly.
Examples of gender-sensitive indicators Number and percentage of entrepreneurs who move into a higher part of the value chain, disaggregated by sex. Number of hours spent on collecting fuel or water before and after project initiated, disaggregated by sex. Changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to living wage campaigns.
Overview: Critical Components to Include in gender-sensitive M&E Design/Monitoring Logical Framework Gender-sensitive indicators Baseline data Evaluation Methodology: Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection mid-project, end-of project, and as needed throughout. Ensure collection of sex-disaggregated data. Terms of Reference
Logical Frameworks A Logical Framework (“LogFrame”) is a tool used in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects. It includes a systematic analysis of the development situation including key problems and options to address the problems.
Gender and Logical Frameworks Objective/Purpose ■ Is it clear who the program is targeting? ■ Will women and men get a fair share of benefits and/or is the program designed to empower women? Activities Promoting a fair share of benefits for women and men will require targeted action to address existing constraints to equality eg. capacity building for staff, training for women, targeted services and opportunities. Outputs ■ Benefits for women and men should be considered as an aspect of each output. ■ It may be useful to have one output specifically concerned with targeted activities for women. Activities to promote greater equality or promote women’s rights need to be backed up with budgets, and staffing. Outcomes ■ Is it clear who the program is targeting? ■ Will women and men get a fair share of benefits and/or is the program designed to empower women? • Risks and Assumptions • Is there likely to be opposition to greater gender equality from key stakeholders? • Will this undermine the achievement of the purpose? If so, include activities to build understanding and buy-in, and/or adjust targets?
Exercise: Conflict Case Study Review the provided log frame (including outcome, outputs, indicators). This logframe represents the kinds of activities that might have been proposed if project designers had not undertaken a gender analysis. Please critique the activities and outcomes using the tools we have just discussed.
Exercise: Conflict Case Study Referring to the logframe, identify 2-3 gender-sensitive indicators (qualitative and quantitative) that would be relevant for measuring the outcome of this project. How would that data inform the project or its evaluation?
