In Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning you will learn to prepare, implement and manage a monitoring plan that not only uncovers the logic behind the intervention, but also uses this logic to identify key indicators to measure its progress. The step provides comprehensive guidance on mapping out results chains so that the intervention logic can be clearly visualised.

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2. 9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Summary
In Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning you
will learn to prepare, implement and
manage a monitoring plan that not only
uncovers the logic behind the intervention,
but also uses this logic to identify key
indicators to measure its progress.
The step provides comprehensive guidance
on mapping out results chains so that the
intervention logic can be clearly visualised.

3. 9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Rationale
The monitoring, evaluation and learning stage
will help you to:
• Prepare, implement and manage a comprehensive
monitoring plan
• Understand the advantages of the DCED industry
standard for measuring results
• Uncover the intervention logic and use it to identify
key indicators of change
• Understand that M&E is not just for the donors; it is
also invaluable to market actors and practitioners
• Map out results chains to monitor and clarify
progress throughout the intervention

4. 9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Top Tips
• Track changes in the wider system, beyond the sphere of
your direct intervention
• Monitor and review regularly to learn from progress,
and adapt strategies accordingly. Adjust M&E activities
to track any new initiatives and changes
• Create a working environment that encourages M&E
staff, field staff and managers to meet and discuss
progress frequently
• Track intangible changes in attitudes and relationships in
order to understand not just immediate change but also
its sustainability
• Work with M&E experts who understand the principles of
facilitation and systems thinking, and who can deploy
more progressive practices in line with these.

5. 9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Guidelines
Download a detailed set of notes describing
our past experiences, recommendations and
action points on how to monitor and evaluate
the progress of your intervention, and learn
from your findings to further its success.
• Step 9 Guidelines – coming soon!

6. 9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Training
Download training materials that can be used
in workshops to train practitioners how to
monitor, evaluate and learn, through games,
exercises and discussions.
• Step 9 Training Materials – coming soon!

7. 9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Templates
Download the templates from the monitoring,
evaluation and learning guidelines:
• Step 9 Template – coming soon!

8. 9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Case Studies
Read case studies about our own experience of
conducting monitoring, evaluation and
learning:
• Young Rural Entrepreneurs in Peru
• Transforming Livestock Markets in Zimbabwe

9. 9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
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Further Resources

10. 9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning The Roadmap
1 Market System Selection
2 Preliminary Mapping and Analysis
3 Strategic Design and Planning
4 Empowering Marginalised Actors
5 Engaging Key Actors
6 Participatory Market Mapping
7 Participatory Planning
8 Facilitating Change
9 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
10 Communicating Evidence for Uptake