Policy Framework for the Goverment-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation (GWM&E) System, 2007

Summary

The provided document outlines a Policy Framework for the Government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation (GWM&E) System in South Africa, published by The Presidency in November 2007. It establishes an overarching framework of M&E principles, practices, and standards applicable across national, provincial, and local government entities. The framework defines monitoring as tracking progress against plans and evaluation as assessing relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of programmes. It details the three key data terrains that underpin the GWM&E system: programme performance information, social/economic/demographic statistics, and evaluations. Furthermore, the document describes institutional roles and responsibilities, capacity building requirements, and guiding principles for the implementation of this comprehensive M&E system.