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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Working Group (WG) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Toolkit Guidance Document, 2023 Update

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This Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) toolkit was developed and updated in 2023 by the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Working Group, with support from the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Department (ECHO) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC). It was created to meet the need for a  standardized  approach to monitoring , evaluation,  and reporting key GBV indicators under the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (LCRP). Th is  is designed to help both NGOs and UN agencies by providing practical guidance on tracking, assessing, and reporting GBV-related indicators in a more consistent way. Understanding that organizations have varying levels of M&E capacity, the toolkit focuses on simplicity and usability. It allows teams with limited technical resources to collect and analyze data effectively, using manual methods or basic Excel spreadsheets, without needing complex databases or advanced systems.  Therefore, y ou can use this toolki...
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Utilization-Focused Evaluation (UFE)

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I mentioned   Utilization-Focused Evaluation (UFE)   in my writing about responding to the challenges of evaluation anxiety ( https://hnineilwinnotes.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-psychology-of-evaluation-from-exam.html ). Following up on that post, I want to share more about utilization-focused evaluation as discussed in the publication by   Intrac . The primary goal of UFE is to enhance the likelihood that evaluation findings will be actively used to inform decision-making and/or improve program performance.  UFE is grounded in two key principles. First, the   primary intended users  of the evaluation must be  precisely specified  and actively involved from the outset, ensuring that their specific needs and intended uses are understood. Second, the evaluation process must be   shaped  by these intended uses, with all methodological and procedural decisions aligned to support them .  Since UFE emphasizes specific users and practical app...
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LNOB Assessment Framework

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Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) is a foundational commitment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  Therefore , I would like to share the LNOB assessment framework  as an overview  in the document below.   It includes five key factors and their intersectionality, as outlined in UNSDG and UNDP publications.   Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 
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Gender Budgeting Toolkit by European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)

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If you want to learn more about gender budgeting and the tools used in this area, this is a helpful resource. It can also support the development of tools tailored to different country contexts.   This step-by-step toolkit from the   European Institute for Gender Equality   (EIGE)  offers practical guidance and examples from EU Member States to help those responsible for managing EU funds   integrate gender considerations into budgeting  so that investments promote equality and better reflect women’s lived realities. Link to the document: https://eige.europa.eu/sites/default/files/20195932_mh0419709enn_pdf.pdf   Print ISBN 978-92-9482-380-9 doi:10.2839/997230 MH-04-19-709-EN-C PDF ISBN 978-92-9482-381-6 doi:10.2839/66075 MH-04-19-709-EN-N © European Institute for Gender Equality, 2020 Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 
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The Gender Results Effectiveness Scale (GRES)

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If you are working on gender and evaluation, I highly recommend checking this out. It provides clear explanations of gender terminology and definitions, and it helps improve the accuracy and rigor of understanding and assessing gender-related project outcomes.   Link to the document: https://erc.undp.org/pdf/GRES_English.pdf Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 
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Toolkit for Stakeholder Asset Mapping by NCAPPS

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This stakeholder asset mapping toolkit is a practical resource for making programs more inclusive and effective, as it ensures that planned changes truly reflect the needs of the people most affected.  From an evaluation perspective, asset mapping also gives evaluation teams a clearer picture of their stakeholder landscape. By showing who is already involved and where engagement is lacking, it provides a strong starting point for assessing a program. Hence, it facilitates evaluators not only in understanding how well a program responds to its intended populations but also in interpreting findings in context by showing how stakeholder  insights  have influenced decisions, priorities, and implementation. Link to the document: https://ncapps.acl.gov/docs/AssetMappingToolkit_200827_linked.pdf Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 
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Real-World Data Quality Challenges in Emergency Settings

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When we look at data, we should not only ask what data we have, but also how it was collected. Research is not just about completing a study or producing results. It is also about ensuring that the data behind those results is reliable and credible.  If we do not take data quality seriously now, there may come a time when human-led data collection is seen as unnecessary, especially as AI can gather data a million times faster than we can. Paying attention to data quality today is what helps human research continue to add value in the future. Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 
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UNDP Evaluation Policy 2025 - 2030

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The UNDP Evaluation Policy 2025 - 2030 is a useful reference for M&E professionals, especially those working within UN systems or international M&E frameworks. It outlines fundamental evaluation principles and quality standards, along with guidance on planning, conducting, and using independent and decentralized evaluations. It also emphasizes learning, accountability, and the effective use of evaluation findings. Link to the document: https://www.undp.org/evaluation/news/undp-evaluation-policy-2025-2030 Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 
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Research Is Much More Than Collecting Data

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In essence, data collection is part of a researcher’s toolkit, but gathering data alone does not qualify as research.   Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 
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The Psychology of Evaluation: From Exam Anxiety to Organizational Learning

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Many staff experience evaluations as if they were exams, creating anxiety and often leading organi z ations to focus only on positive results for donors.  Findings are frequently left unused, and challenges are seen as weaknesses rather than opportunities to learn.  By integrating a Utilization-Focused Evaluation approach into other relevant methods, evaluations can become practical, actionable, and truly helpful for improving programs, without adding unnecessary burden on staff. Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 
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