Sign up for INTRAC News Who We Are What We Do Where We Work How We Work Resources Blog Contact Us Home / Projects / Global / The M&E Universe The M&E Universe is a free, online resource developed by INTRAC to support development practitioners involved in monitoring and evaluation (M&E). It consists of a series of short papers (2-6 pages) on different subjects related to M&E. To begin exploring the Universe right away, use the button below. To find out more, read on. Explore the M&E Universe → The M&E Universe is designed for M&E practitioners with different levels of experience and expertise in M&E, from those new to M&E who want an entry level into the subject to experienced practitioners wanting to broaden their knowledge. Initial contact with the Map will provide people with a starting point for understanding different aspects of M&E and how they link to each other. More experienced practitioners can browse the Map to identify more advanced subjects of interest, such as sampling methods, different forms of evaluation, organisational M&E systems and complex methodologies for data collection and analysis. How is the M&E Universe organised? The M&E Universe is divided into discrete areas of interest: Planning M&E: Planning is at the heart of the universe and provides an entry point for those who are relatively new to the world of M&E. Data Collection: This section covers basic data collection methods such as interviews, focus group discussions, observation, as well as related issues such as sampling and the use of ICT in data collection Complex Methods of Data Collection and Analysis: More complex methods used to collect and analyse data, such as: contribution analysis, most significant change, experimental methods, organisational Assessment tools, qualitative comparative analysis and others. Data Analysis: Methods and approaches for analysing M&E data, including both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Data Use: This section deals with the different uses of M&E information, including learning, accountability, management and communications, and advice on how these uses affect the design of M&E systems. M&E Functions: This section covers monitoring, evaluation, reviews, impact assessments and research, and explains how these interrelate; the evaluation section contains sub-sections on the different kinds of evaluations commonly in use. M&E systems: Advice and information on designing and developing M&E systems, including the practicalities of basic M&E systems as well as developing M&E systems for more complex situations. M&E debates: Brief introductions to some of the main debates surrounding M&E – both past and present. One section is still under development in 2021: M&E of development approaches – Advice on planning, monitoring and evaluating different programming approaches such as advocacy, capacity building and mobilisation. As of July 2021 there are 17 papers in this section with three more to be added later in the year. How do you navigate the M&E Universe? What makes it different? How do I get started? On September 19th, 2019, Dan James and Nigel Simister hosted a webinar introducing the M&E Universe and its latest section of papers dedicated to M&E systems. The recording of this webinar is freely accessible here. Introductions to the new sections of the Universe added since May 2019 are available: M&E systems, M&E debates, and M&E of advocacy. We hope that you find this new, free resource from INTRAC useful. We’d be very keen to have your feedback and suggestions on the M&E Universe, so please contact us to share your thoughts. Regions Global, Tags M&E Universe, Related Posts Introducing the M&E Universe Now available: new M&E Universe papers on M&E of advocacy Now available: new M&E Universe section on M&E debates Now available: new M&E Universe section on M&E systems Tel: +44 (0)1865 201851 Fax: +44 (0)1865 201852 Email: info@intrac.org INTRAC is a company limited by guarantee No.2663769, Registered in England. Registered Charity No. 1016676. Privacy Policy Web design Oxford: