Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) Plan
This MEL plan focuses on the contribution of the Initiative to the delivery of CGIAR´s strategy (CGIAR and Initiative results framework). It will be articulated with impact assessment approach of the Initiative as well as work packages which research and propose MEL tools and methods of agroecological interventions but does not include those directly.
MEL framework
Definitions
Drawn from CGIAR and MEL resources and adapted to our context
Monitoring
Refers to the process of tracking data that inform the progress of the Initiative towards the achievements of targets and outcomes, measured by established indicators.
Evaluation
Uses the systematic data collection and analysis of information about the characteristics and outcomes of the Initiative. The evaluation includes an analysis of the results obtained from the monitoring of the Initiative indicators as well as qualitative information provided by stakeholders (Leadership team, Country and work package teams, partners) via surveys, workshops, or interviews. We evaluate performances by work packages, countries, and we consider evaluations from our partners about the quality, and effectiveness of the partnership.
Learning
Refers to a process through which the evaluation findings are reflected upon beyond the Initiative context to address broader opportunities and challenges at the individual, team, organizational and network level.