Supporting adaptive management: Monitoring and evaluation tools and approaches
Content type:
Articles / Papers
Author(s):
Tiina Pasanen, Inka Barnett
Theme:
Evaluation and Research Methodologies
Language:
English
Published:
15 January 2020
This working paper introduces a set of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and approaches, discussing their potential usefulness in supporting adaptive management in development and humanitarian programmes. It emphasises adaptive programmes characterised by complex aspects, such as: (1) they are innovative; (2) they have uncertain pathways for change; or (3) they operate in uncertain or unstable environments.
Outcome Mapping and Outcome Harvesting are discussed as methods which are particularly suited to supporting adaptive management in complex settings.
This working paper introduces a set of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and approaches, discussing their potential usefulness in supporting adaptive management in development and humanitarian programmes. It emphasises adaptive programmes characterised by complex aspects, such as: (1) they are innovative; (2) they have uncertain pathways for change; or (3) they operate in uncertain or unstable environments.
Outcome Mapping and Outcome Harvesting are discussed as methods which are particularly suited to supporting adaptive management in complex settings.
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