Peter Gondo

Session overviewIntroductionWhy monitorWhat to monitorHow to monitorExercise: Developing a performance

monitoring plan for the FI.

Why monitor?Assess progress towards achieving FI goals

and objectives. Assess effectiveness and efficiency of adopted

measures and strategiesGain better understanding of enablers and

challengesIdentify strengths, weaknesses and gapsPinpoint those areas needing urgent

attention

Why monitor?• Systematic evidence for reviewing the NFP • Basis for planning and decision-making • Identifying inputs human and financial

resources• Basis for reporting on forestry activities and

achievements – National – International processes (MEAs) – UNFF, 2015 in 2015 ( assessment of

effectiveness of the NLBI)

How to monitor• Scope, purpose, intended use and

potential users determine:• What is to be monitored• Selection of appropriate criteria and

indicators

• Baseline information• Situation analysis vis-a vis 25 national policies

• Make repeated periodic assessments to check status

Linking with existing M&E systemsIdentify and analyze existing M&E

systems with relevance to SFM Integrate the NLBI monitoring

Avoid duplicationReduce financial burden of monitoring.

Cooperating partners have clear understanding of roles and responsibilities

Determination of indicatorsIndicators provide a means for assessing and

measuring changesQuantitative and qualitativeLimited number of key indicators

easy to assess Reasonable measure of progress

NB: Stakeholder involvement crucial

Examples of indicators for measuring achievement of SFM • Forest cover• Deforestation rate• Area of forest under

under SFM• Volume of processed

forest products• Magnitude of private

sector investment in SFM

• No. of households accessing forests

• Income from forest products

Data collection methods and frequency Determine the methods and frequency of

data collection.Realistic and adequate data.

Determines amount of resourcesWho is responsible for collection of which data,How data is stored and shared

Analysis and feedback Guidelines on responsibilities for analysis and

providing feedback to stakeholdersEnsure generation of targeted information Clear methods and channels of communication Uptake and use of information

FeedbackAdequacy and relevanceRefinement of monitoring system

Exercise: Performance monitoring Plan• Develop a performance monitoring plan. This

exercise will be based on the previous exercise on the implementation plan. and will allow participants to:• develop indicators of achievement, • identify the specific parameters for measurement• Determine appropriate frequency of measurement

and • Identify who will be responsible for each indicator.

• The results can be presented as a table (see exercise handout)

Policy measure

Indicator

Method of data collection

Frequency of data collection

Method and frequency of data analysis

Responsible/bywhom

Develop financing strategies

Amount raised by source

Survey of key forest institutions and Ministry of finance

Monthly •Quarterly•Comparative analysis

Central statistical office

Address threats to forest health and vitality from natural disasters and human activities

Pest incidenceAreas damaged /affected

•Pest surveys•Incidence reports

Quarterly

•Frequency by type analysis•Comparative analysis

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