MEAL Tools: AGO established strong monitoring and evaluation processes tailored for various projects, using both quantitative and qualitative data-collection to comprehensively assess programmatic impact. Project staff will assess progress and shortcomings by conducting focus group discussions with participants, interviewing program participants, and trainers.
The Monitoring and Evaluation plan ensures project activities are completed in a timely manner to maintain accountability to the beneficiaries, generate feedback and monitor changes that influence programmatic decision-making, and to respond quickly to emerging needs or problems arising in the programs.
AGO has also introduced a Project Monitoring Tool which supports the Project Coordinator and Project Manager in measuring the impact of projects against the given performance indicators. The Project Appraisal Tool, which is composed of a Monitoring Plan (MP) and a Quarterly Monitoring Plan Review (MPR) is compiled based on the project proposal and project financial planning (for general objectives only), a detailed activity work plan (WP), and Monthly Project and Achievement (MPA) reporting, which constitutes an integral part of the internal monthly report submitted by PMs to the Head of Programs.