EVER WONDERED HOW A RESULTS-BASED PROJECT DIFFERS FROM ONE FOCUSED JUST ON IMPLEMENTATION?

A couple of years ago I had back-to-back assignments on two continents. And it was interesting to see the huge difference between a project that focused on results and prioritised M&E, and one that focused on implementation.

The Irony Was That Both Projects Were Doing The Same Things.

PROJECT RESULTS MATTER

And those results - the outputs, outcomes and impact - need to be monitored and ultimately measured.

This Isn't Just To Keep Donors Happy - Although We'd All Like That.

Knowing what to expect at different points in the project leads to better data collection - and better management decisions.

But, too often, we try to collect data that isn't there (yet) - or overlook valuable insights from stakeholders that can guide the project towards successful achievement of results.

There Are Four Different Levels Of Information We Collect From End Users Throughout A Project's Life-Cycle.