As highlighted in the ICAT Issue Paper MEL is under-developed
in relation to the global response to
trafficking in persons and the same applies to smuggling
of migrants. The assessment of outcomes relating
to criminal justice capacity building is particularly
complex. To date, strong emphasis internationally
has been placed on the quantity (rather on the quality)
of prosecutions as an indicator of progress, while
training evaluations have tended to focus on trainee
numbers, participant satisfaction and immediate
knowledge change, rather than application of skills.
Therefore, the monitoring and evaluation of training
and other capacity-building activities includes a combination
of qualitative and quantitative methods at
different phases of implementation. These methods
allow the project to move beyond existing indicators
to look at changes in behaviour and consequent outcomes.
This will include use of the Kirkpatrick Model,
which looks to measure reaction, learning, behaviour
and results through a three-stage approach:
MONITORING CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES – WORKFLOW
At the same time, the Outcome Monitoring Tool will
allow the project team to capture steps they have taken
to address common constraints to achievement
of effective training outcomes. These include participant
selection and subsequent rotation, legal and
procedural issues, and resource availability.
In terms of financial monitoring, GLO.ACT has developed
a new budget structure aligned with the
logical framework to ensure that reliable financial
information can be accessed in an easier and timely
manner. In addition, information related to fund
release and expenditures is updated in GLO.ACT
Smartsheet – dashboard, to allow for value-for-money
analysis.
A mid-term review and monitoring exercise and a
final independent in-depth evaluation will be coordinated
by UNODC and carried out involving the European
Commission, UNODC, IOM, as well as project
beneficiaries. The planning and the timing of the
review and the final evaluation will be coordinated
with the UNODC Independent Evaluation Section
to ensure an impartial process in line with UNODC
evaluation norms and standards.