COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 17 – 28 Mar 2025 |  16 – 27 Jun 2025 | 15 – 26 Sept 2025 | 15 – 26 Dec 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The MEARL framework is a holistic and adaptive approach used to strengthen project design, implementation, and learning in complex development and humanitarian settings. This 2-week intensive course equips participants with the skills and tools needed to plan and implement MEARL systems that enhance accountability, promote data-driven decision-making, and foster continuous learning.

Participants will engage in hands-on activities, real-life case studies, and collaborative projects to build capacity in managing and applying MEARL tools across sectors and contexts.

TARGET GROUP

This course is ideal for professionals working in the following roles:

• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officers
• Program and Project Managers
• Accountability and Learning Advisors
• Researchers and Data Analysts
• Humanitarian and development practitioners working in dynamic or fragile contexts
• Donor and partner agency staff overseeing or evaluating project performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Design and implement a MEARL framework tailored to their program context
• Conduct effective monitoring and evaluation aligned with adaptive management
• Establish robust accountability systems that center on community feedback
• Integrate operational research to support evidence-based programming
• Foster organizational learning for project improvement and sustainability
• Use MEARL for reporting, advocacy, and strategic planning

COURSE OUTLINE

The following topics will be discussed

Week 1 – Foundations of MEARL

Module 1: Introduction to MEARL Concepts

Module 2: MEARL Concepts

Module 3: Monitoring Frameworks

Module 4: Evaluation in Practice

Module 5: Accountability Systems

Week 2 – Application, Tools & Learning Systems

Module 6: Research for Action

Module 7: Learning Approaches

Module 8: MEARL Systems and Integration

Module 9: Case Studies and Group Work

REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
    Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
    Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
    We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.