MEL Framework Workbench

Program Overview & Context

Program Title

Implementing Organization

Program Duration

Total Budget

Geographic Scope

Program Goal

Target Beneficiaries

Problem Statement

Key Partners

Program Overview Best Practices

Be specific about your target population size and characteristics
Clearly articulate the development problem you're addressing
Include both direct and indirect beneficiaries in your count
Consider how your program aligns with national development priorities

Theory of Change Development

Long-term Goal/Impact

Intermediate Outcomes

Short-term Outcomes

Outputs

Key Assumptions

List the critical assumptions that must be true for your program to succeed

External Factors & Risks

Consider political, economic, social, and environmental factors

Theory of Change Tips

Start with your long-term vision and work backwards to activities
Ensure each level logically connects to the next
Make your assumptions explicit and testable
Consider both intended and unintended consequences
Involve stakeholders in developing and validating your theory

Indicators Development

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OUTPUT

OUTCOME

IMPACT

Indicator Name

Precise Definition

Target Value

Baseline Value

Measurement Frequency

Data Source

Collection Method

Disaggregation Categories

No indicators added yet. Use the form above to add your first indicator.

Indicator Quality Standards

SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Disaggregated: Can be broken down by relevant demographics
Feasible: Can be collected with available resources
Reliable: Consistent results when measured repeatedly
Valid: Actually measures what you intend to measure

Data Collection Planning

Collection Schedule

Baseline Data Collection

Ongoing Monitoring Schedule

Evaluation Timeline

Quantitative Methods

Qualitative Methods

Participatory Methods

Data Quality Assurance

Quality Control Measures

Validation Procedures

Data Management & Ethics

Data Storage & Security

Ethical Protocols

Logical Framework Matrix

Intervention Logic

Indicators

Means of Verification

Assumptions

Goal/Impact

Purpose/Outcome

Outputs

Activities

Logical Framework Tips

Start with your goal and work down to activities
Each level should logically contribute to the level above
Assumptions explain what else must happen for success
Indicators should be directly linked to the intervention logic
Keep it concise - focus on the most important elements

Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement

Primary Stakeholders

Direct Beneficiaries

Primary program participants

Community Leaders

Local authorities and influencers

Government Partners

Ministry officials and local government

Donors & Funders

Funding organizations and sponsors

Implementing Partners

Collaborating organizations

Private Sector

Businesses and corporations

Stakeholder Information Needs

Consider donors, government, beneficiaries, partners, and community members

Communication Strategy

Include communication channels, frequency, and formats

Stakeholder Roles in MEL

Consider data collection, analysis, interpretation, and decision-making roles

Feedback Mechanisms

Include formal and informal feedback channels

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Framework Summary

Program: Not specified

Duration: Not specified

Budget: Not specified

Indicators: 0

Indicators Breakdown

Output indicators: 0

Outcome indicators: 0

Impact indicators: 0

Completeness Check

✓ Program overview complete

✓ Theory of change defined

✓ Indicators developed

✓ Data collection planned

Next Steps

Review your complete framework with stakeholders
Develop detailed data collection instruments
Train your monitoring and evaluation team
Set up data management systems and procedures
Plan and conduct baseline data collection
Establish regular review and learning cycles