Course Outline

Module 1: The Project Concept

• The DME Cycle
• Development Strategy
• Project Identification
• Needs Analysis
• Theory of Change
• Project Concept Note

Module 2: Project Design

• Design Principles
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Problem Analysis
• Objectives Analysis
• Log frame Matrix
• Project Proposal

Module 3: Project Planning

• Planning the Project
• Monitoring Plan
• Selecting Indicators
• Management Plan
• Information Systems
• Participatory Planning

Module 4: Project Monitoring

• Monitoring Fundamentals
• Project Monitoring
• Baseline Study
• Data Management
• Information Management
• Monitoring Reports

Module 5: Project Evaluation

Evaluating the Project

• Types of Evaluations
• Principles of Evaluation
• Evaluation Process Evaluation
• Developing a terms of reference
• Evaluation Reports

Module 6: Project Learning

• The Learning Project
• Learning Cycle
• Reflective Practice
• Lessons Learned
• After Action Reviews
• Learning Principles