International Course on Participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) March 13, 2011

This course is intended to broaden participants’
understanding of PM&E as a support to program/
project management at different levels and as a tool
for strengthening participation, enhancing local
capacity, and increasing local people’s confidence and
control over development decisions and processes.
The course examines PM&E concepts and principles
and equipped the participants with the skills on how
to use methods, tools and techniques which have
been tested and used in the field. Drawing from a
range of significant experiences, the course also
highlights key elements that enrich the application
and maintenance of PM&E system.

Who should attend
The course is intended for planning, monitoring and
evaluation officers, program officers, project managers, research/action research officers, trainer/extension workers, community animators/facilitators and advocacy workers, with at least 2 years direct experience in either planning, implementing or managing monitoring and evaluation activities.

When and where
The two-week course will be held at IIRR’s Y.C. James
Yen Center in Cavite, Philippines. Course participants
are expected to arrive one day before the start of
the course.

Course Fees and Related Terms
The course fee of US$2,200 covers training costs,
course-related local travel, materials, meals, accident insurance and shared double room accommodation (single room accommodation can be requested for an additional fee of US$10 per day of stay). It does not include international airfare, laundry and incidental expenses (a minimum pocket allowance of US$100 per week is suggested for incidental and personal expenses).

How and when to Apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from the IIRR website (www.iirr.org), and sent by email. We encourage early registration to ensure your reservations for this course. For further inquiries please contact:
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite 4118, Philippines
Telephone: +63 46 414 3216 | Education.Training@iirr.org | www.iirr.org