| M | |
| Methodology | Mandatory internal evaluation/Self-assessments |
| Methodology form | Monitoring |
| Meta-evaluation | Monitoring and evaluation |
| Mandatory external evaluation | |
A set of analytical methods and techniques appropriate for evaluation of the particular activity. It could also be aimed at collecting the best possible evidence needed to answer the evaluation issues and analytic questions.
See also: “Baseline”, “Benchmark”, “Data”, “Data collection tool”, “Indicator”, "Terms of Reference"
Methodology form (back to top)
A set of fields developed and incorporated into IMDIS for each indicator of achievement that allow subprogrammes and programmes to identify and document the elements of the indicator that will be measured during the biennium, identify data sources, determine data collection and verification methods, fix the periodicity of measurements, create or identify a presentation format and identify external factors that could distort or influence measurements. This should be done early in the biennium to ensure proper data collection and reporting of results.
See also: “IMDIS”
Meta-evaluation (back to top)
An evaluation designed to aggregate findings from a series of related evaluations dealing with a common topic.
See also: “Evaluation”
Mandatory external evaluation (back to top)
An evaluation mandated by an Intergovernmental body that is managed and performed by an entity outside the programme being evaluated. Mandatory external evaluations are mandated by bodies such as the Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC), functional commissions, regional and sectoral intergovernmental bodies and other technical bodies. Mandatory external evaluatons are generally managed and conducted by the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) as part of its UN-wide mandate, and by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), as well as by appointed external evaluators.
Mandatory external evaluations are primarily useful for oversight and support to decision-making at the governance level, while they also may be useful for programme managers.
See also: "External evaluation", "Internal evaluation", "In-depth evalaution"
Mandatory internal evaluation/Self-assessments (back to top)
These are compulsary assessments performed by programme managers once every two years. These assessment are required for all United Nations Secretariat programmes and are framed by the logical frameworks in the approved bienniual programme budget documents. They are reported on through the biennial Programme Performance Report (PPR). They use information generated by measuring the extent to which Expected Accomplishments were achieved through the collection of indicator data and use of IMDIS tool as a means to record progress and report results and accomplishments. They may also use information generated from other types of evaluation and assessment, as appropriate.
See also: "External evaluation", "Internal evaluation"
A periodic assessment by programme managers and by the Office of Internal Oversight Services, of the progress in achieving the expected accomplishments and delivering the final outputs in comparison with the commitments set out in the programme budget as approved by the General Assembly. It provides assurance that the implementation of a programme or project is proceeding as planned.
See also: “Self-monitoring”, “IMDIS”
Monitoring and evaluation (back to top)
The combination of monitoring and evaluation together provide the knowledge required for effective programme and project management and for reporting and accountability responsibilities.