Monitoring and evaluating an NCCP

Key aspects of monitoring and evaluating

Monitoring and evaluating (M&E) of an NCCP is essential for ensuring effective implementation. Monitoring involves the continuous tracking of progress, while evaluation focuses on periodic assessments and analyses of completed or ongoing efforts.

Effective M&E of an NCCP is characterized by:

Continuous monitoring of progress toward achieving the plan's goals, objectives, and strategies.
Setting SMART objectives—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—to guide efforts.
Employing a variety of indicators to assess success, including process, outcome, and impact measures.
Using the best available data to track progress, rather than waiting for perfect data or neglecting measurements altogether.
Allocating adequate staff and resources to support M&E activities.
Developing a comprehensive M&E plan or framework that outlines what will be monitored, who is responsible, when monitoring and evaluation will occur, and how results will drive action.
Actively utilizing M&E results to assess whether implementation is on track and identify areas for improvement.
Periodically sharing M&E findings with NCCP partners, government officials, funders, and communities to ensure transparency and foster collaboration.