Do you want to transform how you monitor and evaluate complex social development programmes?
Are you struggling to monitor and evaluate complex social development programmes effectively?
As your capacity-strengthening partner, we’d like to share our unique approach to managing complex, multi-stakeholder advocacy projects.?
This approach, rooted in participatory sensemaking, ensures that everyone involved—staff, participants, and stakeholders—is engaged in a comprehensive outcome-harvesting session. This method allows you to capture and understand experiences that reveal the real impact of your programme beyond just the numbers.?
Doing so ensures that all voices are heard, fostering a shared understanding and enabling precise adjustments to enhance your programme's relevance and effectiveness.
In our latest article, Cathy Chames, Partner and Senior Consultant at Southern Hemisphere, shares insights from our work with the African Population and Health Research Center’s (APHRC) Challenging the Politics of Social Exclusion (CPSE) programme.?
APHRC's CPSE Background:?
This three-year, multi-country initiative leveraged our participatory approach, incorporating annual review sessions with 13 NGO partners from eight countries across Africa. Our collaboration not only strengthened the capacity of APHRC and its partners but also showcased the power of our tools in navigating the complexities of social development programmes.
??The comprehensive article outlines how to:
? Capture and leverage impactful stories of change
? Validate and refine your assumptions through collaborative analysis
? Adapt to changing circumstances, maximising your programme's impact
? Engage stakeholders effectively, ensuring their voices guide your programme's evolution
This framework is designed to empower your organisation and its partners, building the skills and understanding needed to tackle MEL's challenges in complex environments.?
Embrace a partnership model that enriches your capacity for meaningful, long-lasting social change.
Dive into Cathy’s detailed article to discover how our expertise in participatory process design and capacity-strengthening partnerships can elevate your organisational MEL practices.
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Head of MERL and Quality Assurance
10 个月Thanks for sharing this informative write-up Cathy.