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• M&E needs to be understood as an integrated reflection and communication system within the project that must be planned, managed and resourced - it is not simply a statistical task or an external obligation. An M&E system requires:

  1. Designing and set-up;
  2. Gathering and managing information;
  3. Reflecting critically (on experience and information) to improve action;
  4. Communicating and reporting results.

• For the M&E system to function, you must have adequate resources and put in place the necessary conditions and capacities. This often involves capacity-building.
  

• A well-functioning M&E system helps guide the intervention strategy and ensure effective operations for all key stakeholders. It is one part of the overall management of the project.
• Each stage of the project cycle requires certain key M&E tasks to be carried out by specific stakeholders.
• A detailed M&E plan is developed during project start-up and needs to be documented clearly and shared with those who are to implement it.
• The M&E system will itself need to be monitored and updated regularly during the life of the project.
  

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