Monitoring and Evaluation Report Writing for Programme Staff
Development and social programmes across Africa depend on monitoring and evaluation reports to prove results and guide decisions, but the writing often buries the findings in jargon. This course helps programme staff turn indicators and data into clear, honest reports that inform managers, boards and funders. Delegates practise presenting results against targets, explaining variances and drawing practical conclusions.
What you will be able to do
Structure a monitoring and evaluation report around the reader's questions.
Present results against indicators and targets clearly.
Explain variances, delays and unexpected outcomes honestly.
Translate data and indicators into plain, meaningful language.
Draw evidence based conclusions and practical recommendations.
Edit a report so findings stand out and support decisions.
Course outline
01The Purpose of M and E Reporting
02Structuring Around the Reader
03Reporting Results Against Targets
04Explaining Variances Honestly
05Turning Data into Plain Language
06Drawing Conclusions and Recommendations
07Editing So Findings Stand Out
Who should attend
This course suits monitoring and evaluation officers, programme and project staff and coordinators in development, NGO and public sector organisations.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Online
3
US$900
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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