MEAL Systems: Design, Strengthening and Capacity Building
We help organisations build the internal capacity to monitor, learn and improve continuously. A MEAL system provides an integrated approach to performance management, enabling organisations to:
- track results in real time
- make decisions based on data
- account to funders and beneficiaries
- learn and improve continuously
The need this service addresses
Without a solid MEAL system, data arrives late, indicators go unmeasured and decisions are made without adequate information. Teams produce reports for funders but do not learn from their own data.
Who it is for
Organisations that need to design a MEAL system from scratch, strengthen what they already have or build their teams’ capacity to monitor, evaluate and learn continuously.
Main activities
- Design of MEAL systems and plans
- Development of theories of change and results frameworks
- Team training in monitoring, data collection and analysis
- Digitalisation of data collection with tools such as KoboToolbox
Training
To make teams autonomous and capable, we offer training covering:
- Indicator monitoring
- Data collection (quantitative and qualitative)
- Use of digital tools
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Report writing
Strengthening Existing Systems
Where organisations already have their own MEAL systems, we help make them strong and effective, so they can:
- Measure results rigorously
- Improve project performance
- Meet funder requirements
- Give beneficiaries a voice
- Turn data into learning
What your organisation receives
- Documented, ready-to-use MEAL system
- Monitoring plan with indicators and targets
- Field-tested data collection instruments
- Trained team, supported through implementation
How we work
We start from what the organisation already has, involve its teams in the design and support implementation, so that the system remains within the organisation rather than with the consultancy.
Need this service?
Request a proposal or send us your Terms of Reference. We reply within two working days.
