Case Study
Enhancing PDU Gambia’s Project Oversight with Comprehensive M&E Training
Client Overview
The Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) acts as the main agency through which the government undertakes project monitoring to ensure its smooth delivery while corresponding with national priorities. Situated in Banjul, this office ensures a high level of accountability with performance on public-sector initiatives. The focus of the PDU is on enhancing project outcomes through good monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes.
Identified Gap
The PDU recognized that its staff, responsible for project monitoring of government entities, was not adequately equipped with the full scope of skills for implementing modern M&E methods and procedures. This gap made it difficult for them to formulate accurate indicators, develop logical frameworks, and prepare M&E reports of high standards that fit within the broader framework of national development goals. Hence, there was a need for focused training to build capacities in result-based monitoring, data management, and sustainable M&E systems.
Training Summary
| Day | Key Topics Covered | Delivery Method |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Overview of Project Management, Theory of Change, M&E Demystified, Rationale for M&E | Interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions |
| Day 2 | Key M&E Concepts, Formulating Goals and OVIs, M&E Frameworks, Designing Logframes, Developing a Performance Results Report | Practical workshops, group exercises, peer-to-peer learning |
| Day 3 | Data Management, Developing a Comprehensive M&E Report, Participatory M&E Approaches, Sustaining M&E Systems, M&E Consultancy and Careers | Case studies, simulations & exercises |
Training Outcomes
Monitoring and Evaluation Training for the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) in Gambia significantly strengthened the capacity of its staff to oversee and support government project delivery in alignment with national development priorities. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, the Theory of Change, and the rationale behind robust M&E systems.
They developed practical skills in designing Logical Frameworks, formulating clear and measurable Indicators, and preparing high-quality performance results reports. Additionally, the training enhanced their ability to manage data effectively, apply participatory M&E approaches, and sustain institutional M&E systems over the long term.
By the conclusion of the program, PDU staff were well-equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to improve project oversight, strengthen evidence-based decision-making, and drive performance accountability across government initiatives in Gambia.
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