Introduction

In this step, a strategic and measurable framework for defining expected results, at all stages of the project, will be developed. This is called monitoring and involves a routine gathering of information on all aspects of the project by regular observation and recording of project activities to check how they are progressing. The information gathered is used in making decisions for improving project performance based on a comparison of goals and objectives of the sanitation programme. As monitoring is an integral part of the project - from start to finish - , it must take place during all the stages of the project cycle.

Evaluation is the process of making value judgments on what the project has achieved in relation to its planned activities and overall objectives. It involves the use of indicators which are qualitative and quantitative criteria, for assessing the results. The project planners and implementors have to identify and agree on such monitoring indicators for each activity. The indicators should be pertinent, explicit and objectively verifiable. Their role is to show the extent to which the activities related to every objective have been achieved. There are four main types of monitoring indicators:  input, output, outcome and impact indicators.