Vantage Africa Case Study
Monitoring & Evaluation Training for International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA)
Strengthening evidence-based policy impact through tailored M&E capacity building
Client Overview
The International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA) is a policy-focused organization dedicated to shaping effective legislation and advancing governance reforms in Kenya. IILA collaborates with lawmakers, government institutions, and civil society to influence public policy, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based decision-making.
Identified Gap
Despite its significant policy influence, IILA lacked a structured Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework to:
- Track outcomes of legislative and policy initiatives.
- Measure and communicate impact effectively.
- Integrate evidence into decision-making for greater accountability.
Vantage Africa’s Solution
To address this gap, Vantage Africa School of Leadership designed and delivered a 4-day intensive M&E training tailored to IILA’s governance context. The program combined:
- Theoretical Foundations: Key M&E principles, logic models, and frameworks.
- Practical Application: Indicator development, data management, and performance monitoring.
- Sustainability Focus: Building robust systems that IILA can embed in its ongoing policy and advocacy work.
Training Delivery Overview
| Day | Sessions |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Introduction & Objectives, Rationale for M&E, Key Concepts, Goal Setting, Logic Models & Indicators |
| Day 2 | M&E Demystified, Project Management, M&E Frameworks, Monitoring & Evaluation Plans |
| Day 3 | Impact Harvesting, Logical Frameworks, Sustaining M&E Systems, Data Management |
| Day 4 | Performance Reports, Participatory M&E, Theory of Change, Comprehensive M&E Plans, Certification |
Training Outcomes
The training significantly strengthened IILA’s ability to measure, communicate, and improve the impact of its legislative and policy interventions:
- Staff gained hands-on skills in logic models, indicator development, and data analysis.
- Drafted comprehensive M&E plans aligned with institutional goals.
- Fostered a results-oriented culture within the organization.
- Adopted participatory approaches, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Today, IILA is better equipped to demonstrate the effectiveness of its governance reforms and advocacy work through clear, evidence-based results.
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