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Monitoring and Evaluation

Last updated on 21 August 2008

Social impact assessment: a discussion among grantmakers

This document outlines a meeting between two investment trusts, measuring the social impact of social investment. (The Rockefeller Foundation: 2003) More info >>

Framework for Reporting, Analysis, Monitoring, and Evaluation (FRAME)

An easy-to-use Excel workbook that enables users to input financial data and generate financial statements, reports, adjustments, and performance ratios. It is used by microfinance institutions around the world. (Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network: 2008) More info >>

Great expectations: microfinance & poverty reduction in Asia and Latin America

This paper surveys the evidence relating to the impact of microfinance institutions in Asia and Latin America and contrasts experiences in the two regions. (Asian Development Bank Institute: Sept 2004) More info >>

Issues in designing effective microfinance impact assessment systems

This set of practice notes give useful information and advice for managing the social performance in microfinance projects and are presented in a clear, concise format. (The Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex: 2004-2007) More info >>

Enterprises, workers and skills in urban Timor-Leste

The paper presents findings of the first urban enterprise survey in independent Timor-Leste exploring several aspects of the Timorese urban labor market, including the profile of formal and informal enterprises. (World Bank: 2007) More info >>

Toward a social performance bottom line in microfinance

This brief discusses the growing interest in social performance, and new advances in measuring and reporting on social performance in the microfinance industry. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: November 2007) More info >>

Designing effective microfinance impact assessment systems

Looks at the benefits of designing and implementing effective practitioner focused client and impact assessment. (Improving the Impact of Microfinance on Poverty: Jan 2004) More info >>

Resource guide to microfinance assessments

Highlights some of the key issues faced in assessing microfinance services and products. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2001) More info >>

Practice notes Â? assessing microfinance impact

Provides step by step guidance on how to conduct impact assessments of microfinance initiatives. (Improving the Impact of Microfinance on Poverty) More info >>

The relationship between monitoring, evaluation and baseline data

Discusses the importance of baseline data in providing the foundation for monitoring and evaluation of microfinance activities.  (Microfinance Gateway) More info >>

Participatory monitoring and evaluation

Comprehensive resource for engaging stakeholders in participatory monitoring and evaluations. (Eldis) More info >>

Integrating poverty assessments into client assessment

This brief provides practical advice on how MFIs can better integrate poverty dimensions into client assessments. (SEEP Network: August 2004) More info >>


 

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