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Diverse Backgrounds, Unanimous Feedback

(SILANG, Cavite, Philippines - June 8, 2010) - Eleven development professionals from different organizations and nations traveled to the Philippines to attend IIRR’s International Course on Participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning held May 11–22, 2010 at the Y.C. James Yen Center in Silang. The course challenged participants to go beyond measurement and judgment in monitoring and evaluation to focus on learning and empowerment. The course guided participants on how to ensure greater stakeholder participation in monitoring and evaluation as this helps improve the understanding of the development process, ensure project sustainability and gain better project results. Part of the course requirements involved a field exposure visit to a community organization to conduct a participatory monitoring and evaluation with the community organization. Two Cavite-based cooperatives were visited to conduct this two-day experiential activity. Doing analysis and evaluation with the members of the cooperative reinforced participant understanding of the concepts Participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning promotes. 

At the end of the training, the participants reflected on their own M&E practices at their workplaces and organizations. Armed with new insight, a majority of them decided to take a bold step and direct their organization’s monitoring and evaluation process towards learning and empowerment.

Participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning course participants with IIRR staff

Thank you so much for all the learning shared; I have learned quite a few new things.
—Anita Dos Santos Silva
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste
 
Heartfelt gratitude for the initiative to provide this training (PMEL). We have learned so much and look forward to sharing with our colleagues. Regards.
—Maretta Reti
UNDP Samoa
 
I’m overwhelmed for your endeavor that opened another door of knowledge for me.
—Rup Kumar B.K.
GTZ Nepal
 
I love you all, IIRR!
—Sudhansu Sekhar Mishra
Government of Orissa, India
 
Thanks for everything.
—Rashmi Ranjan Nayak
Government of Orissa, India
 
Great experience.
—Raja Reddy Vongala
Government of Orissa, India
 
Salamat po! For your guidance, good ideas, enthusiasm! There is always so much more to learn!
—Saskia Hendrickx
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya
 
I mingled with staff and participants and enjoyed a lot. Thanks a lot.
—Jigme Tsuendrup
WWF Bhutan
 
Thank you very much for all learning that you has shared for me. It’s very useful information. IIRR people are very grateful.
—Maria Teresa Dos Santos Ferreira
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste