Action Monitoring for Effectiveness

Focuses on practical methods to improve projects and programmes in the short term. Emphasises use of monitoring information at the lowest level possible, with referral to other levels as needed.

For leaders in water and sanitation programmes, this book describes how to organise and facilitate monitoring activities that are built into ongoing programmes. It is divided into two parts. Part I describes the approach, emphasising participation by those people who have a vested interest in 'getting it right' and solving problems. It also describes data collection methods, simple sampling and analysis. Part II contains 32 Fact Sheets, each of which provides practical examples of indicators, methods, and tools for monitoring a specific topic. This publication is based on 10 years of experience at community, district and national levels in Asia, Africa and Latin America.