Governments around the world face ongoing pressures from citizens to provide more and better services, and to do this under a tight fiscal environment.
... See More + This provides the context for government efforts to ensure their policies and programs are as effective, and as efficient, as possible. An emphasis on government performance has led a number of governments to create formal systems for monitoring and evaluating (M&E) their performance on a regular, planned, and systematic basis with the objective of improving it. The focus of this book is on these government M&E systems: what they comprise, how they are built and managed, and how they can be used to improve government performance. M&E systems focus on measuring the results produced by government its outputs, outcomes, and impacts. The M&E system may exist at the level of an individual agency, entire sector, or the government as a whole. M&E can provide unique information about the performance of government policies, programs, and projects at the national, sector, and sub-national levels. It can identify what works, what does not, and the reasons why. M&E also provides information about the performance of a government, of individual ministries and agencies, and of managers and their staff. This book endeavors to expand the frontiers of issues that have been researched and analyzed. However, there are still a number of issues that are still not understood well enough. This book presents case studies on several countries that have succeeded in achieving high levels of utilization of M&E information, including Australia, Canada, Chile, and Mexico.
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There has long been a keen interest from countries around the world in Australia's experience in creating an evaluation system to support evidence-based decision making and performance-based budgeting.
... See More + Australia's evaluation system lasted from 1987 to 1997, and during that time it was used to systematically evaluate all government programs every three to five years; these evaluation findings were used heavily by officials, ministers and the cabinet in the annual budget process. The uses of these findings included the policy advice prepared by departments including the preparation of ministers' new policy proposals and departments' savings options submitted to the cabinet for its consideration. More importantly, these findings were highly influential on the cabinet's ultimate policy decisions. Finally, evaluation findings were also used widely within line departments in support of their ongoing management. This paper updates two previous World Bank papers that reviewed the Australian experience with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and other performance-related initiatives. These papers (Mackay 1998, 2004) focused on the first two time periods addressed in this paper.
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Working Paper (Numbered Series) 65410 APR 01, 2011
Countries from all over the world have shown an interest in Australia's experience in creating a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system that supports evidence-based decision making and performance-based budgeting.
... See More + The Australian M and E system in existence from 1987-97 was generally considered to be one of the most successful and was driven by the federal Department of Finance (DoF). This note discusses the genesis, characteristics, and success of this particular system and briefly considers the Australian government's approach to M and E after the system was abolished. The contrast between these two periods provides many valuable insights into success factors and challenges facing successful M and E systems, and into implementing evidence-based decision making more broadly.
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This is the first note in a monthly series on government monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems led by the PREM, or Poverty Reduction and Equity Management under the guidance of Jaime Saavedra, Gladys Lopez-Acevedo, and Keith Mackay, with contributions from several World Bank colleagues.
... See More + The main purpose of this series is to synthesize existing knowledge about M&E systems and to document new knowledge on M&E systems that may not yet be well understood. The series targets World Bank other donor staff who are working to support client governments in strengthening their M&E systems, as well as government officials interested in learning about the uses and benefits of M&E and in adopting a more systematic approach toward M&E in their governments.
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This is the first note in a monthly series on government monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems led by the PREM, or Poverty Reduction and Equity Management under the guidance of Jaime Saavedra, Gladys Lopez-Acevedo, and Keith Mackay, with contributions from several World Bank colleagues.
... See More + The main purpose of this series is to synthesize existing knowledge about M&E systems and to document new knowledge on M&E systems that may not yet be well understood. The series targets World Bank other donor staff who are working to support client governments in strengthening their M&E systems, as well as government officials interested in learning about the uses and benefits of M&E and in adopting a more systematic approach toward M&E in their governments.
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This is the first note in a monthly series on government monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems led by the PREM, or Poverty Reduction and Equity Management under the guidance of Jaime Saavedra, Gladys Lopez-Acevedo, and Keith Mackay, with contributions from several World Bank colleagues.
... See More + The main purpose of this series is to synthesize existing knowledge about M&E systems and to document new knowledge on M&E systems that may not yet be well understood. The series targets World Bank other donor staff who are working to support client governments in strengthening their M&E systems, as well as government officials interested in learning about the uses and benefits of M&E and in adopting a more systematic approach toward M&E in their governments.
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The purpose of this volume is to help governments in their efforts to build, strengthen, and fully institutionalize their monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, not as an end in itself but in support of improved government performance-in other words, sound governance.
... See More + The volume brings together the considerable experience accumulated by the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) in its longstanding program of support for governments and Bank staff in their efforts to build M&E systems. It also draws on the growing body of literature from other sources on this issue. There is currently a great deal of emphasis on results and on being able to demonstrate performance. Part one starts by focusing on exactly what M&E has to offer to governments. Part two focuses on the experience of several countries that have succeeded in building a well functioning government M&E system. Part three analyzes the lessons from building government M&E systems in these and many other countries, both developing and developed. Ways to strengthen a government M&E system are presented in Part four. Part five maps out those issues where international experience with government M&E systems is not well understood or well documented. Finally, part six provides a series of commonly asked questions on M&E and their answers.
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The purpose of this volume is to help governments in their efforts to build, strengthen, and fully institutionalize their monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, not as an end in itself but in support of improved government performance-in other words, sound governance.
... See More + The volume brings together the considerable experience accumulated by the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) in its longstanding program of support for governments and Bank staff in their efforts to build M&E systems. It also draws on the growing body of literature from other sources on this issue. There is currently a great deal of emphasis on results and on being able to demonstrate performance. Part one starts by focusing on exactly what M&E has to offer to governments. Part two focuses on the experience of several countries that have succeeded in building a well functioning government M&E system. Part three analyzes the lessons from building government M&E systems in these and many other countries, both developing and developed. Ways to strengthen a government M&E system are presented in Part four. Part five maps out those issues where international experience with government M&E systems is not well understood or well documented. Finally, part six provides a series of commonly asked questions on M&E and their answers.
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The purpose of this volume is to help governments in their efforts to build, strengthen, and fully institutionalize their monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, not as an end in itself but in support of improved government performance-in other words, sound governance.
... See More + The volume brings together the considerable experience accumulated by the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) in its longstanding program of support for governments and Bank staff in their efforts to build M&E systems. It also draws on the growing body of literature from other sources on this issue. There is currently a great deal of emphasis on results and on being able to demonstrate performance. Part one starts by focusing on exactly what M&E has to offer to governments. Part two focuses on the experience of several countries that have succeeded in building a well functioning government M&E system. Part three analyzes the lessons from building government M&E systems in these and many other countries, both developing and developed. Ways to strengthen a government M&E system are presented in Part four. Part five maps out those issues where international experience with government M&E systems is not well understood or well documented. Finally, part six provides a series of commonly asked questions on M&E and their answers.
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The purpose of this volume is to help governments in their efforts to build, strengthen, and fully institutionalize their monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, not as an end in itself but in support of improved government performance-in other words, sound governance.
... See More + The volume brings together the considerable experience accumulated by the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) in its longstanding program of support for governments and Bank staff in their efforts to build M&E systems. It also draws on the growing body of literature from other sources on this issue. There is currently a great deal of emphasis on results and on being able to demonstrate performance. Part one starts by focusing on exactly what M&E has to offer to governments. Part two focuses on the experience of several countries that have succeeded in building a well functioning government M&E system. Part three analyzes the lessons from building government M&E systems in these and many other countries, both developing and developed. Ways to strengthen a government M&E system are presented in Part four. Part five maps out those issues where international experience with government M&E systems is not well understood or well documented. Finally, part six provides a series of commonly asked questions on M&E and their answers.
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The purpose of this volume is to help governments in their efforts to build, strengthen, and fully institutionalize their monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, not as an end in itself but in support of improved government performance-in other words, sound governance.
... See More + The volume brings together the considerable experience accumulated by the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) in its longstanding program of support for governments and Bank staff in their efforts to build M&E systems. It also draws on the growing body of literature from other sources on this issue. There is currently a great deal of emphasis on results and on being able to demonstrate performance. Part one starts by focusing on exactly what M&E has to offer to governments. Part two focuses on the experience of several countries that have succeeded in building a well functioning government M&E system. Part three analyzes the lessons from building government M&E systems in these and many other countries, both developing and developed. Ways to strengthen a government M&E system are presented in Part four. Part five maps out those issues where international experience with government M&E systems is not well understood or well documented. Finally, part six provides a series of commonly asked questions on M&E and their answers.
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This book is based on the presentations and discussions at a conference jointly sponsored by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB).
... See More + The conference topic was Towards the Institutionalization of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean, and it was held on June 6-7, 2005, in Washington, D.C. The conference was organized by the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Region of the World Bank. This paper contains the following headings: M&E systems and M&E tools; impact evaluation; the Chilean Experience; the Plano Plurianual and M&E in Brazil; Colombia's national system for evaluation of management and results; M&E of public expenditures in Peru; key issues from first day of conference; M&E of social programs in Mexico; institutionalizing Monitoring and Evaluation - issues and experience in OECD countries and in Latin America; country reactions - reflections of the five country presenters, and views of other participants; and closing remarks.
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Working Paper 36223 JUN 01, 2006
May, Ernesto; Shand, David; Mackay, Keith; Rojas, Fernando; Saavedra, JaimeEnglishDisclosed
This book is based on the presentations and discussions at a conference jointly sponsored by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB).
... See More + The conference topic was Towards the Institutionalization of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean, and it was held on June 6-7, 2005, in Washington, D.C. The conference was organized by the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Region of the World Bank. This paper contains the following headings: M&E systems and M&E tools; impact evaluation; the Chilean Experience; the Plano Plurianual and M&E in Brazil; Colombia's national system for evaluation of management and results; M&E of public expenditures in Peru; key issues from first day of conference; M&E of social programs in Mexico; institutionalizing Monitoring and Evaluation - issues and experience in OECD countries and in Latin America; country reactions - reflections of the five country presenters, and views of other participants; and closing remarks.
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Working Paper 36223 JUN 01, 2006
May, Ernesto; Shand, David; Mackay, Keith; Rojas, Fernando; Saavedra, JaimeSpanishDisclosed
A growing number of countries are pursuing a results orientation by building or strengthening their government monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems.
... See More + This paper provides an overview of the increasingly rich body of experience with these efforts. The dimensions of a successful government M&E system are considered, using Chile as an example. Success factors and mistakes to avoid are examined. Finally, the special case of Africa is outlined. This paper includes the following headings: introduction; what does success look like - the case of Chile; country capacities - for what; lessons from experience - success factors for building country M&E systems; key trends influencing country realities - a donor perspective; the special case of Africa; and conclusions and challenges for the future.
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Working Paper (Numbered Series) 37828 JAN 31, 2006
A growing number of countries are pursuing a results orientation by building or strengthening their government monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems.
... See More + This paper provides an overview of the increasingly rich body of experience with these efforts. The dimensions of a successful government M&E system are considered, using Chile as an example. Success factors and mistakes to avoid are examined. Finally, the special case of Africa is outlined. This paper includes the following headings: introduction; what does success look like - the case of Chile; country capacities - for what; lessons from experience - success factors for building country M&E systems; key trends influencing country realities - a donor perspective; the special case of Africa; and conclusions and challenges for the future.
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Working Paper (Numbered Series) 37828 JAN 31, 2006
This Impact Assessment Report consists of two volumes: the main report and annexes. The Main Report (Volume I) in turn consists of three parts: A) the Executive Summary, presentation Assessment Program and its results and a brief elaboration of the main conclusions and recommendations; B) the presentation of the role of program evaluation in the broader context of the Control System of Management and Budget for Results DIPRES (SCG), to emphasize that the Assessment Program, which is particular the object of this Report is part of a larger system. the SCG raises the potential of public expenditure (PE) connecting with other powerful tools for effectiveness and efficiency of public expenditure); C) Technical Report, which is the main body of this report and includes: 1) the design and management of PE, 2) the evaluation methodology applied to PE, 3) the observed results, 4) analysis of results and conclusions and 5) the recommendations are considered relevant to the strengthening and consolidation of the program over time.
... See More + The Annexes, (Volume II) with information or analyzes that underlie or supplement to the Technical Report. Note that the Executive Summary is longer than usual because it seeks to account for itself evaluated the program to the point that reading may be sufficient for those readers who want just the facts and the main conclusions of the report. Considering its purpose of being a stand-alone document, the Executive Summary includes literally some of the major paragraphs of the text of the Technical Assessment Report (Part C of this report).
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This Impact Assessment Report consists of two volumes: the main report and annexes. The Main Report (Volume I) in turn consists of three parts: A) the Executive Summary, presentation Assessment Program and its results and a brief elaboration of the main conclusions and recommendations; B) the presentation of the role of program evaluation in the broader context of the Control System of Management and Budget for Results DIPRES (SCG), to emphasize that the Assessment Program, which is particular the object of this Report is part of a larger system. the SCG raises the potential of public expenditure (PE) connecting with other powerful tools for effectiveness and efficiency of public expenditure); C) Technical Report, which is the main body of this report and includes: 1) the design and management of PE, 2) the evaluation methodology applied to PE, 3) the observed results, 4) analysis of results and conclusions and 5) the recommendations are considered relevant to the strengthening and consolidation of the program over time.
... See More + The Annexes, (Volume II) with information or analyzes that underlie or supplement to the Technical Report. Note that the Executive Summary is longer than usual because it seeks to account for itself evaluated the program to the point that reading may be sufficient for those readers who want just the facts and the main conclusions of the report. Considering its purpose of being a stand-alone document, the Executive Summary includes literally some of the major paragraphs of the text of the Technical Assessment Report (Part C of this report).
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Many governments in the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) have gained an increased understanding of the value of M&E to help both governments and donors alike better understand what public investments and interventions work well, which do not, and the reasons why.
... See More + Monitoring the performance of public programs and institutions helps increase their effectiveness, provides increased accountability and transparency in how public monies are used, and can inform the budgetary process and the allocation of public resources, thus improving their effectiveness to improve welfare and, consequently, reduce poverty and increase the equality of opportunities.
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Many governments in the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) have gained an increased understanding of the value of M&E to help both governments and donors alike better understand what public investments and interventions work well, which do not, and the reasons why.
... See More + Monitoring the performance of public programs and institutions helps increase their effectiveness, provides increased accountability and transparency in how public monies are used, and can inform the budgetary process and the allocation of public resources, thus improving their effectiveness to improve welfare and, consequently, reduce poverty and increase the equality of opportunities.
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Countries are driving the efforts to institutionalize monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. Through the promotion of knowledge-sharing, and by taking stock of current M&E systems, fostering South-South collaboration, raising awareness through presentations, and, by launching an informal regional network, the note reviews the cases of Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Peru.
... See More + It became evident from country experiences, that there is no single "destination" for countries. Some stress a system of performance indicators, while others focus on conducting evaluations (program reviews or rigorous impact evaluation (IE). And while some countries have created a whole of government approach driven by finance, or planning ministries, others are more focused on sector M&E systems. One key characteristic of most of the systems that are now at different stages of implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is that they are country-led efforts to institutionalize M&E, rather than donor-driven.
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