Monitoring & Evaluation in Family Planning: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Future DirectionsDownload Document: wp-16-163-1.pdf (441 KB)Abstract: Long-term investment and prioritization of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in family planning (FP) programs has resulted in well-established and available validated indicators, measureable outcomes, and improved program performance. For the most part, projects and programs have the tools and materials available to satisfactorily implement M&E strategies. Nonetheless, many gaps and weaknesses in M&E still need to be addressed. This paper offers recommendations to improve the practice of M&E in FP programs based on an assessment of past and current M&E effort. We also identify future needs, areas of application, and tensions that will need to be addressed as the field advances. The information used for the analysis came from document reviews, a field survey of FP M&E professionals, and interviews with experts in the field of FP M&E.Shortname: wp-16-163Author(s): Barden OFallon J, Bisgrove EYear: 2016Language: EnglishRegion(s): GlobalFiled under: Evaluation, Family Planning, Monitoring
