Evaluations

In addition to the continuous tracking and annual reporting on progress, the M&E Directorate undertakes evaluations to inform decision making and improve the planning and implementation of our development agenda. As part of evaluations, the Directorate undertakes End Term Reviews (ETRs) at the end of every planning period, in this case at the end of implementation of the Medium-Term Plans (MTPs).

The ETRs provide an independent assessment of the progress made towards achieving the expected outputs and outcomes set forth in the results framework of the development plan; extent to which the implementation processes enabled or hindered achievements of the expected results; evidence-based information on the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and impact of Government Policies, Programmes and Projects within the period; determine good practices that can be adopted during implementation of MTP; and Analyze findings to determine the extent to which recommendations from the Mid-Term Review of the MTP were utilized. In the same spirit, Counties are encouraged to undertake the ETR of their CIDPs.

The Directorate also undertakes other forms of evaluations which could either be Formative, Summative or Ex-post/Impact Evaluations. These evaluations adopt a participatory approach with the engagement of an external evaluation expert when needed and all the relevant stakeholders to enhance the objectivity of the research, credibility of findings and usability of the reports. The Directorate in collaboration with key stakeholders develops an Evaluation Plan which details: the policy, project, programme, or a topic to be evaluated; type of evaluation to be undertaken; methodology and tools to be used; stakeholders with their roles and responsibilities; and resources required. The agenda is drafted by a multi-stakeholder team led by the MED office.