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This documents reviews the monitoring and evaluation of development projects, with particular emphasis on participatory philosophies and methodologies. The majority of the literature derives from a review of the existing literature. The primary objective of the document aims to present a review of the current 'state of the art' and explains the terminology commonly employed, whilst the following sections discuss the common conceptual approaches and consider the process for establishing systematic monitoring and evaluation. The final section includes recommendations for possible future action on the part of CONCERN. The review concentrates largely on exploring important theoretical issues related to participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation.

This manual provides the underlying principles and guidelines for conducting self-evaluation. It consists of two parts: 1) a brochure on self-evaluation themes and concepts; 2) a brochure of suggestions for methodological procedure. The first part provides explanations and information concerning the concept of self-evaluation and its application in practice. It outlines the basic elements and general objectives of the self-evaluation process and the steps leading from self-evaluation theory to practical application. Four ætypesÆ of self-evaluation are explored: 1) self-evaluation for individuals, 2) self-evaluation for a group or team, 3) self-evaluation in an institution, 4) self-evaluation in projects/programmes. Part 2 of the manual gives examples and provides questions and checklists that may be used for self-evaluation.