Results based management rbm is a management strategy that focuses on performance and the achievement of results outputs, outcomes and impacts. Project planning approach why do we need project planning. Providers are at different stages of shaping their results based approaches and manage for results in. Project design cycle2 basic project design can be broken into two main parts. Project planning process 2002 and the icrc economic security units programme project management. Once project charter is approved, the project is formally initiated. Explain new innovations and methodologies in results oriented monitoring and evaluation, including the role of partners in outcome monitoring and evaluation. Highquality projects depend on careful monitoring of activities and outcomes. A resultsbased monitoring and evaluation framework to.
It helps the project manager and management as a whole keep track of progress made. Results based management is a key tool for development effectiveness. Research on means of resultsbased management rbm for the. The results based monitoring and evaluation outline, on the next page, describes on the left hand side the stages. These stages all use planned and actual quantitative measurement. Results based monitoring regular and systematic observation and documentation of project progress and effects based on the project specific indicators and the standard indicators. The document provides detailed instruction and tools in producing sound project design and as well as guidance on ways to excel in proposal writing. This approach uses the logical framework as the basis for the project design, and establishes the quantifiable monitoring indicators against the objectives and. A results based monitoring and evaluation framework to determine.
For the purposes of this report, results based financing rbf is an umbrella term referring to any program or intervention that provides rewards after the credible verification of an achieved result. The preparation of a set of tools for results based management responds to the need to break with inertial operating schemes of public. Understanding results based programme planning and. The final document has been widely distributed and it includes analysis of the technology status, its perspectives, the current barriers and a strategy to overcome them. Here is a summary of the main rbm features of programme preparation and implementation. Based on that input and an extensive consultation process the road map for redesalination has been developed.
Results based management approach caribbean disaster. A written evaluation plan can create a shared understanding of the purposes, use, and users of the evaluation. Quickstart guide to dissemination for practicebased. Jan 08, 2016 project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. Preface it is said that if you do not know where you are going, any road will take you there. A project has a clear time frame start and end, and a clear strategy of how to use resources to produce results. Methods such as lfa are used as part of results based management rbm. Results based financing rbf has gained popularity in the international development community because of its potential to make. The international federation has developed the manual inter nally to suit the particular needs and uses of project programme management within the. How results of activities and projects supported by one agency combine to produce a programme level result supported by a specific agency. This project management course is designed to address the growing demand for managers in africa and around the world, who can use results based approaches to design, implement and manage an ever growing range of programs and projects. In this project design template we explain how to design a project in 9 steps.
Auction based price finding mechanisms in cambodia digital verification system in vietnam adjusting project design following the earthquake in nepal adjusting incentive structures in benin 2 the endev results based financing facility 3 preparing the grounds for rbf projects 4 running rbf projects 5 summary of the most important recommendations. Resultsbased project management professional certificate. Your intended evaluation design should be based on and aligned with the following. Results may be intended or unintended, expected or unexpected, positive or negative. The world of results based financing is populated by an alphabet soup of acronyms. This approach uses the logical framework as the basis for the project design, and. Sixmonthly evaluation is an assessment, as systematic and objective as possible, of an ongoing or completed project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. It is usually displayed in a boxandarrow tree diagram with different levels, each representing a distinct change achieved through your project. After these steps, the project is either summarized in a results framework with a performance monitoring plan or a logic modellogical framework with a monitoring and evaluation plan. Project planning activity can begin based on the project charter document, project requirement document. The commitment of the united nations system to achieve results in full alignment with national priorities is part and parcel of its shared identity and an important aspect of its legitimacy.
Results based management in the project and programme cycle 15 b. Resultsbased budgeting is a budget process in which. Results based management and the programme process unicef policies and procedures as described in the ppp manual are well suited to results based programme planning and management. A written plan is one of your most effective tools in your evaluation tool box. Although pilot projects often show impressive results, these results may not extend beyond the pilot site. Influence of community participation on sustainability of. Tools for the design and implementation of public rural development programs with a project cycle approach includes the four phases of the life cycle of a project or program. The results based approach 2008 reflecting the significant similarity of approach. Ten steps to designing, building, and sustaining a results based monitoring and evaluation system step 1. Specific objective project purpose states the expected outcomes, or direct effects, of the project. A results framework is a visual representation of the flow of changes that you intend to deliver through your project in order to achieve your overall program goal. Results based project management certificate students that successfully complete the course will receive a completion certificate.
These rewards can be monetary or nonmonetary and can be partial. In the late 1990s, the united nations initiated resultsbased management rbm. The aim is to determine the relevance and fulfil ment of objectives, development efficiency, effectiveness, impact and. Resultsbased financing in education learning from what works. Projects are designed and implemented to address developmental needs or problems.
The development outcome at the end of the project more specifically the expected benefits to the target groups statement wording. Project design template a 9step approach to designing a project designing a project is a process that aims to generate sustainable ideas for project development and create an action plan for successful realization of those ideas. Outcomes and impacts are the main focus of a results framework. Consider these recommendations based primarily on the work of expandnet world health organization. Although our main focus in this textbook is on understanding how to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, we introduce 10 general questions. Planning and monitoring in resultsbased management of. All of this reinforces the need for a results based management approach to designing.
The certificate is a demonstration that you have learned the fundamental concepts of project design, monitoring and evaluation. This document is a script for the nadel courses on resultsbased management of projects and programmes in international cooperation. Managing for results types of development results undps approach to resultsbased management outputs and outcomes. Guidelines on resultsbased project planning and monitoring. Moreover, use of evaluation results is not something that can be hoped or wished for but must be planned, directed, and intentional patton, 2008. The logical approach finalizing the programme design cpap. This guide unites the processes of project design and proposal writing for two purposes. The project design approach is based on the widely accepted planning methods known as project cycle management pcm. Check that the results contained in the rf are measurable. Training on resultsbased monitoring and evaluation. We start with a general overview of model based design and analysis of systems from which the approach advocated by ametist has. Resultsbased project management professional certificate edx. The ilo evaluation policy ilo 2017a bases its definition on the development assistance committee of the organisation for economic cooperation and developments oecddac definition of evaluation, presented in box 1. Brief historical background as such, the concept of rbm is not really new.
Achieving agreement on the priority issues related to. Results based budgeting is a budget process in which. To recognize the main inputs, tools, techniques, outputs, and success factors for the processes involved in risk management, in accordance with the interamerican development banks. This guide replaces resultsbased management tools at global affairs canada. A global synthesiss of policies and practices unesco education sector division for policies and lifelong learning systems edpls. Resultsbased management for international assistance. They can also produce major changes in the way governments and organisations operate, leading to improved performance, accountability, transparency, learning, and knowledge. The purpose of the case studies and discussion paper is to identify and document key themes, current challenges and good practice in results based management, and to make use of this analysis to encourage dialogue and drive.
Resultsbased management in the united nations development system. Synthesis of case studies of resultsbased management by. Rbf project design should prioritize the cascading of incentives and should select and price indicators with an objective or methodology in mind. Bank entitled designing and building a resultsbased monitoring. This document is based on the unesco results based programming, management and monitoring rbm guiding principles, unesco paris, bureau of strategic planning, january 2008, and translated into russian by the unesco cluster office in almaty 4 1. The rf should be straightforward and understandable. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the logical. Examples of evaluation at the policy, program, and project levels 128. The course aims to strengthen the capacities of teams carrying out economic security or other similar programmes projects to design, plan and monitor results driven interventions. Monitoring and evaluation key results based management tools are increasingly called upon within public. Dissemination planning to ensure that the project results will be used, research projects must develop a dissemination plan that explains how the outcomes of the project will be shared with stakeholders, relevant institutions, organizations, and individuals.
Your programs theory of change and logic model primary purpose of the evaluation and key research questions. Guide for designing resultsoriented projects and writing. A guide to resultsbased management rbm, efficient project. Results based approach to determining performance of development intervention programs compared to the traditional approach source. Rist monitoring and evaluation system statement applying the results based monitoring and evaluation system is not easy because it requires continuous commitment, time, effort, and resources. The board also adopted the strategic results framework for the adaptation fund. To identify and apply best practices for the management of development projects, in accordance with the idbs project management for results pm4r methodology. It is based on targets set and activities planned during the planning phases of work. The course aims to enhance the skills of professionals who need to research, supervise, manage, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate development projects. In rbm, inputs and the activities which transform them into outputs reflect the process of implementing projects programmes4 rather than desirable end results in themselves. Results based management, monitoring and evaluation. How can the project proponents and the stakeholders.
The resultsbased approach organized by the icrcs economic security unit ecosec. The project design tool provides industry standard guidance in the development of high impact projects regardless of sector or core competency area. Ppt results based management overview rue nyaungwa. Introduction to monitoring and evaluation using the. Interventions that are costly, time intensive or specific to a particular setting may be difficult to sustain, replicate and scale up. Resultsbased management united nations sustainable. Definition and rationale for use of the results based management rbm approach. Resultsbased management and the 2030 agenda for sustainable.
Guidance note 1 building a results framework for monitoring and. Evaluation design is the structure that provides the. You can color code the boxes so that various programs or projects are clearly distinct from each other. Rbm provides a structured, logical model for identifying expected results and the inputs and activities needed to. State the longterm social andor economic impact benefits to which the project will contribute, and describe why the project is important for the beneficiaries and for the society. Ideally, your project s implementation strategies should be based on the results of a pre project design needs guide for designing results oriented. Ten steps to a resultsbased monitoring and evaluation system. A typical program evaluation is illustrated with a case study, and its strengths and limita tions are summarized. The concepts, methods and instruments described here are those currently used for results based project programme cycle management in most international development agencies. Establish methods to link the outputs of undp projects, programmes, policies, partnerships and soft assistance, with progress towards srf strategic results framework2 outcomes. A project is a set of welldefined resources dedicated to achieving specific results in a defined period of time.
The guide is aimed at organizations seeking funding for a medium to largesize project. The aim of rbm is to manage an intervention while trying to ensure its relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and other quality criteria. Ooosupport project programme implementation with accurate, evidence based reporting that informs management and decisionmaking to guide and improve project programme performance. It provides more tools and directives on what should be done to ensure that project design is performed in a. Information should be collected as a project progresses that informs how effective or how efficient the program is at meeting its objectives. It is a valuable credential for your professional growth. This document is based on the unesco results based programming, management and monitoring rbm guiding principles, unesco paris, bureau of strategic planning, january 2008, and translated into russian by the unesco cluster office in almaty 5 2. Understanding results based programme planning and management. The process of designing the project using a logframe is done in several steps. It provides tools to analyse problems and stakeholders, define objectives, determine activities and. Results based monitoring and evaluation system a handbook f o r d e v e l o p m e n t p r a c t i t i o n e r s ten steps to a results based monitoring and evaluation system jody zall kusek ray c. The revitalization of project design at usaid recognizes that development is highly complex, requiring that the design process itself be responsive to missionspecific circumstances, and stresses the need to assess and reassess project implementation through learning and adapting.
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