Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Course for Development Practitioners
Course Overview
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) course, developed by the John D. Gerhart Center at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business, is a vital resource for development practitioners. This course equips participants with the essential tools and methodologies required to design and implement robust MEAL systems, which are crucial for any program, intervention or project operating in dynamic environments.
In an era where evidence-based decision-making is key to effective development practices, this course provides the knowledge and skills needed to build systems that ensure accountability, facilitate continuous learning and enhance the impact of development initiatives.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the core principles and components of MEAL
- Develop the ability to design and implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems
- Learn how to integrate accountability mechanisms into projects to ensure transparency and stakeholder engagement
- Gain skills in collecting and analyzing data to support evidence-based decision-making
- Build the capacity to use MEAL systems for continuous improvement and adaptive learning
This course will enable participants to manage and assess projects with greater efficiency, ensuring that interventions are responsive, accountable and impactful, leading to better development outcomes.