About the webinar

This is the first session of the two-webinar series “Participatory M&E from Theory to Practice”. In the first part we will discuss the theory and practices of participatory monitoring and evaluation. The second part will be more practical and will discuss how we can integrate participation in the design of our M&E system.

We'll examine the levels of participation and the source of decision-making, power imbalances, and practical ways to support community ownership. We'll also look at the ethical and practical risks of participatory processes and how to communicate findings without diluting community voices.

We will cover:

• What is participatory M&E, and what should it be
• The politics of participation
• Centering beneficiaries as decision-makers
• Beyond traditional methods
• Inclusion and safeguarding: protecting communities and staff
• Making participatory findings count: visualization and accountability

There will also be a Q&A session.

Is this Webinar for me?

• Are you an M&E practitioner interested in participatory M&E approaches and methods?
• Are you responsible for leading M&E in your organization, or is that a role you would like to take on and you would like your practices to focus on inclusion and community participation?
• Do you want to better understand the challenges you might face and how you can better support the rights holders’ participation?

Then, join our webinar!

About the Presenter

Zeíla Lauletta is a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with extensive experience in international development and humanitarian response. She has worked with the UN system and international NGOs, leading data-driven evaluations, evidence generation, and participatory monitoring initiatives. Zeíla holds a Master’s in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and an M&E certification from the ILO International Training Centre.