Author: Claudia Mir Cervantes
Country: Mexico

During the data collection process, Claudia Mir and her evaluation team discovered a problem: the qualitative data didn't match the quantitative data. Where was the error? In the lack of piloting of the data collection instruments.

A few years ago, I coordinated a team to carry out an evaluation to assess the supply of medicines for the care of chronic-degenerative diseases in health centers in Mexico. This was decided to be undertaken by a study with mixed methods. The study started with a structured observation process, in which an inventory of existing medicines was made at the time of the visit to the health centers. This was complemented by a survey of the staff of the centers carried out by the same team that generated the inventories. In addition, another team carried out a qualitative information survey with key actors...

Author: Isabel Tejo
Country: The Philippines

The project cycle usually has a risk component: from erroneous diagnoses in the design or optimist projection of the results, to mishaps in implementation. Isabel Tejo shares her experience in the CHARM2 Project of the Philippine government, whose execution was affected by external delays in the bureaucratic processes. Isabel implemented M&E data visualization tools to successfully communicate stakeholders the status of the project and justify its results.

Author: Mariana Gallardo
Country: Mexico

Despite the fact that women are a central part of productive life in rural areas, policies and programs often lack a gender perspective. Mariana Gallardo, part of the PRiME team, highlights the systematic disadvantages that rural women face.

Authors: Erick Herrera-Galvan and Karla Pinel
Country: Mexico and Costa Rica

Increasing the productivity of small agricultural producers is key to improving their living conditions and ensuring inclusive development. In this entry, two members of CLEAR LAC's evaluation team share with us their experience in evaluating the Small Producer Program, an initiative of the Walmart Foundation to insert small agricultural producers into value chains. For the evaluation, the team adapted the outcome harvest method, a qualitative methodology that emphasizes the participation of the actors involved in the program.

Author: Franck Adjobo
Country: Benin

Franck Adjobo, an agro-economist engineer, recounts us how the tools and knowledge acquired in PRiME enabled him to improve the M&E systems of his project, to face and solve some of his challenges, and to be better equipped to assume his current role. 

Author: Sophie Alvarez
Country: Colombia / USA

PRiME trainer, Sophie Alvarez, recounts her experience supporting the development of a data dashboard for SERVIR-Amazonia Program, and shares with us quick lessons on creating a dashboard.