Measuring Results: A Review of Monitoring and Evaluation in HNP Operations in South Asia and Some Practical Suggestions for Implementation

In: Discussion Paper Series, Bd. 17 (2006). Washington, D.C., International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 2006

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Abstract

An assessment of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) was undertaken to learn lessons, both positive and negative, from the experience of the South Asia Health, Nutrition, Population Sector (SASHNP) in ongoing or recently closed projects. The objectives of the study were to: (a) improve the design and implementation of M&E of Bank HNP operations in the region; (b) understand how to increase the number of impact evaluations of important innovations; (c) figure out means to assist our clients to improve the monitoring of the performance of their health sectors; (d) further strengthen the "results" culture among sector staff; and (e) establish a baseline against to which judge progress on improving M&E that could be repeated in 2-3 years. This paper contains the following sections: executive summary, introduction, methods, results, recommendations, and checklist for M&E in HNP operations.