Sometimes I can't believe how useless so many development reports are.

Seriously.

Monitoring reports are NOT just about numbers. They're not about ticking boxes.

We did this. We did that.

So what?

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.