RESULTS BASED MONITORING AND EVALUATION: DESIGN AND EVALUATION
Keywords:
Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation, Logic Model, Results Chain, Program Evaluation, Capacity DevelopmentAbstract
Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBM) is a critical process that provides evidence-based information to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of operations, emphasizing outcomes rather than activities or outputs. This article aimed to present the conceptual foundations and principles of RBM, focusing on the design of monitoring and evaluation systems through frameworks such as the Logic Model and the Results Chain. It further discussed comprehensive evaluation dimensions, including appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability, as well as key success factors ownership, management, maintenance, and credibility. Best practices were also highlighted, such as active stakeholder participation and continuous reflection on program progress. The synthesis revealed that RBM functions as a powerful tool for improving program management and capacity development at individual, organizational, and societal levels. Its ultimate purpose was to ensure the sustained use of results and to contribute to long-term sustainable development
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