📋 M&E Planning Template
Document evaluation questions, baselines, targets, and stakeholder roles
📄 Project Information
Start by documenting basic project details that will guide your M&E planning
Basic Information
The high-level change you want to achieve
Specific, measurable objectives that contribute to the goal
💡 Tips for Project Information
- Be specific about your goal - it should clearly state the intended change
- Objectives should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
- Include both direct and indirect beneficiaries where relevant
❓ Evaluation Questions
Define the key questions that will guide your M&E activities and data collection
Good evaluation questions are: Clear, Focused on specific aspects, Feasible to answer, and Relevant to stakeholder needs
Key Evaluation Questions
No evaluation questions added yet
Click "Add Evaluation Question" to get started
💡 Sample Evaluation Questions
- Effectiveness: "To what extent did the project achieve its intended outcomes?"
- Efficiency: "Were project resources used optimally to achieve results?"
- Impact: "What long-term changes resulted from the project?"
- Sustainability: "Will project benefits continue after funding ends?"
📊 Indicators & Baselines
Define what you will measure and establish baseline values
Project Indicators
No indicators added yet
Click "Add Indicator" to define what you'll measure
💡 Tips for Indicators & Baselines
- Use a mix of output, outcome, and impact indicators
- Ensure indicators are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
- Baseline data should be collected before or at project start
- Document your data sources and collection methods for verification
🎯 Targets
Set specific targets for each indicator at key milestones
Targets should be: Specific and quantified, Achievable with available resources, Set for key milestones (e.g., Year 1, Year 2, Project End)
Target Values
Add indicators first to set targets
Go to "Indicators & Baselines" tab to add your project indicators
💡 Setting Effective Targets
- Targets should show progressive improvement over time
- Be ambitious but realistic - consider available resources and context
- Set milestones (e.g., Year 1, Midterm, Final) to track progress
- Consult with stakeholders to ensure targets are appropriate
👥 Stakeholder Roles & Responsibilities
Document who will be involved in M&E activities and their specific roles
Stakeholder Mapping
No stakeholders added yet
Click "Add Stakeholder" to document roles and responsibilities
💡 Key Stakeholder Groups
- Project Team: M&E Officer, Project Manager, Field Staff
- Beneficiaries: Direct recipients of project services
- Donors/Funders: Provide resources and require reporting
- Partners: Implementing or technical partners
- Government/Authorities: Regulatory or coordination roles
📅 M&E Implementation Plan
Schedule when M&E activities will take place and who is responsible
Data Collection Schedule
No M&E activities scheduled yet
Click "Add M&E Activity" to create your implementation schedule
Reporting Schedule
💡 Implementation Planning Tips
- Schedule data collection to align with indicator measurement needs
- Build in time for data quality checks and validation
- Plan evaluation activities well in advance (3-6 months lead time)
- Ensure adequate resources (budget, personnel) are allocated