LGCDP M&E Framework

EVALUATION
Given the potentially powerful monitoring tools of LGCDP (sample surveys, MC/PM
assessments), evaluations can be kept to a minimum to not unduly overburden
programme management.
Recommendation:
⇒ commission two external evaluations (2010 and 2013) and conduct
two internal reviews (2009 and 2011)
The first external evaluation, a mid-term evaluation, focuses on implementation
issues of LGCDP. The emphasis is put on activities, the delivery of outputs and initial
indications on progress towards the three LGCDP outcomes. The mid-term evaluation
will inform the MLD and its development partners if and how the design of the
programme needs to be adjusted.
The second external evaluation, a final evaluation, focuses on results. The key
question to be answered by the evaluation is: Have the outputs delivered by LGCDP
over the past years resulted in clear and evident progress towards the three LGCDP
outcomes? The final evaluation also focuses on possible changes on the purpose
level and analyzes lessons learned from the programme.
Alternating with the evaluations are internal reviews by the Government of Nepal
and its development partners. Internal reviews are defined in the LGCDP programme
document as mechanism for proposing changes in the programme document and the
implementation modalities.
REPORTING
Keeping reporting requirements light but meaningful is paramount, given the high
amount of monitoring reports and evaluations produced by the M&E system (sample
survey reports, MC/PM assessment reports, evaluation reports, internal review
reports, etc.).
Recommendation:
⇒ keep monthly progress reports light, activity and output focused and
for MLD-internal use only
⇒ focus on trimester progress reports and annual reports based on the
fiscal year for a broader audience
⇒ use indicator tracking sheets as key mandatory reporting tool for
trimesterely and annual reports
⇒ focus reports which are for LGCDP management on outcomes
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