Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) - Strategic Plan 1999–2003 -
Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are important management tools for measuring accomplishments and detecting the need for adjustment in the course of implementing research programmes. At present, M&E within KEFRI is not done systematically, except for projects which receive external support. Performance appraisal of staff is, however, carried out periodically. External evaluation of the institute has been done twice (1990 and 1997) since the establishment of KEFRI in 1986.

To ensure that implementation of the current strategic plan is on course and relevant to the needs of our clients, M & E will be made more systematic. Continuous monitoring will be introduced at research programme, project and management levels. The Deputy Directors (R & D and F & A) will co-ordinate M & E. The Programme Co-ordinators, Centre Directors and Working Group/Project Leaders will be trained to improve their M & E skills. The following tools and procedures will be standardized and adopted for M & E. :

• Use of logical framework in programmes/project planning.
• Bi-annual research programme review.
• Annual staff evaluation.
• Quarterly and annual reports.
• Mid-term internal evaluation every three years.
• External evaluation every five years.

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