Institutionalizing Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation in OECS Countries in the CARICOM Region

The main objectives of this consultancy were to (i) enhance monitoring and evaluation capacity within six (6) CARICAD independent OECS Member States1 towards the institutionalization of M&E within ministries and departments so that these entities begin to produce and show evidence of use of performance information; and (ii) strengthen the capacity of CARICAD staff in the application of M&E tools and techniques. Universalia was responsible for conducting a diagnostic study of the state of M&E in beneficiary countries and of the level of training required within countries, and preparing a diagnostic report for submission to CARICAD. The Universalia team also conducted training in M&E, comprising two three-day sub-regional workshops for public sector officials and six one-day in-country workshops in results concepts and the development of M&E plans. Upon completing the assignment, Universalia also developed a final report containing recommendations for the institutionalisation of M&E across the OECS.