MEL
Are we measuring what matters?
Lydia Powell of Tearfund introduces the Light Wheel, a proven participatory toolkit that helps communities define wellbeing on their own terms, plan for holistic change and measure what matters most.
How Islamic Relief developed a real-time programme data system
Islamic Relief has recently launched a ground-breaking new system to manage project data and information. Here, Claire Bedwell-Thomas, Global Programme Impact & MEAL Manager at Islamic Relief Worldwide, explains why this will be transformational across the whole organisation.
Measuring outcomes for dual-generational programmes in fragile settings: insights from Ethiopia
A dual-generational approach recognises that outcomes for caregivers are equally important as outcomes for young children when supporting families, especially during emergencies. Here’s why we need this approach and a toolkit to help you implement it.
Five ways to meaningfully engage young people in evaluation and learning
Nikita Khanna, Head of Impact and Learning at Restless Development, takes us through how to make development more responsive to young people’s needs in a monitoring, evaluation and learning context.
Organisational level monitoring, evaluation and learning – what works and what doesn’t
Following the Bond Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Group’s face-to-face event last month, the steering committee reflect on the discussions they had, and offer a pathway forwards.
Learning in partnership: Reflections from the Bond MEL group
Meeting together gives group members an opportunity to share and reflect on how we work with those whom we call our “local partners”. The Bond Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Group steering committee share what they learned.
CDI at 10: An enduring curiosity in evaluating real-world impact
As CDI turns 10, Partner Chris Barnett takes us through the collective’s origins, how they improved and innovated their models of measuring impact, and reflects on the work that is still to be done.
The power of partnership and participatory video
Opportunity International UK shares how they incorporate participatory storytelling video techniques to amplify local voices and enhance Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) processes.