1. Task Force Monitoring Evaluation
Adaptation Process for the MER CSTL Framework in The Democratic Republic of Congo
Task Force Monitoring Evaluation

2. Background of the DRC
A Vast area of km² with boundless resources, but ravaged by war since 1996;
With a population of around 80 million of which more than half is made up of children and youth;
Characterized by violence in general: children are subjected to all forms of violence, sexual abuse, and child recruitment by armed groups;
Affecting: millions of orphans and other vulnerable children and youth;
7 million of which are out of school almost 10% of the population;
Education is managed by three line ministries;
The CSLT program was officially launched in March during the third phase

3. Presentation Plan 1. Brief History
2. Adaptation process for the MER Framework
Objectives
Expected Results
Methodology
Achieved Result
Perspectives
Challenges Encountered

4. Brief History Baseline study organized in 2009-2010 by Khulisa
The DRC saw the implementation of the CSTL program in 2010
Baseline study organized in by Khulisa
Standard MER framework Development
Validation of the baseline study report (September 2010)
Establishment of Monitoring and Evaluation Team

5. Adaptation Process for the MER CSTL Framework / DRC
OVERALL GOAL: contextualize the standard MER framework to the reality in the DRC

6. Specific Objectives:
Review the MER framework with the participation of all stakeholders;
Develop a customized logical framework;
Develop basic and additional indicators and protocol templates;

7. Specific objectives (continued) :
Develop a performance management plan;
Develop data collection instruments;
Establish a basis of CSTL data.

8. Expected Results MER framework revised by all stakeholders
Personalized logical framework
All indicators and protocols templates developed
Elaborate Performance Management Plan Developed
Creation of suitable Data Collection instruments and database

9. Methodology
Technical meetings with the Focal Point and all stakeholders
Set up of a small team working with the support of M & E consultants
Review, validation and approval Workshop
CSTL-DRC

10. Results Achieved Revised MER Framework Customised Logical Framework
Elaborate Performance Management Plan
Indicators and Protocols Templates Developed

11. Update the MER Framework
4th Phase Perspective
M & E Task Force
Technical meetings
Integration of indicators for the 4th Phase
Update the MER Framework
CSTL-DRC

12. 4th Phase Perspective Update CSTL and SIGE collection instruments
Establishment of the CSTL data base in collaboration with EMIS
Technical meetings between the M & E Task Force and the members of EMIS
Integration of CSTL indicators in EMIS
Update CSTL and SIGE collection instruments
CSTL-DRC

13. 4th Phase Perspective
Validation of norms by the M & E and UNC Task Force
Technical meetings of the M & E Task Force
Objectives set-up and update of the logical framework
Development of norms
CSTL-DRC

14. Current Data processing
4th Phase Perspective
Data collection at the national level to be done by the M & E
Task Force
Current Data processing
Data collection at school level in 15 schools implemented by CSTL with a team of six investigators and two supervisors trained at national level.
Data collection at national and school level
Monitoring of indicators and Establishment of reports
CSTL-DRC

15. Drafting of the biannual report
4th Phase Perspective
Written report after the collection of data at national level by the Monitoring and Evaluation CSTL Team
Development of
biannual Report
Drafting of the biannual report
CSTL-DRC

16. Challenges Late publication of EMIS data
Vastness of the country and communication barrier
Instability of teachers and school stakeholders
Insufficiency in State funding and the provision of statistics
Distance between school and managers
A lack of transportation means for staff committed to data collection

17. Thank You
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