Case Study
Strengthening Tanzania’s Government Oversight with M&E Training for the Prime Minister’s Office
Client Overview
The earliest formation of the Office of the Prime Minister in the Unitary Tanzanian Republic was in 1961. Since then, it has continually played a central role in the coordination and monitoring of government business to engender sustainable social, economic, and political development. The PMO has a mission to ensure effective and efficient governance through the implementation of national policies and projects throughout ministries and agencies. Within the PMO, the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PMED) was given the responsibility for centralizing and improving M&E practices to support evidence-based decision-making.
Identified Gap
The MESA 2020/21 Monitoring and Evaluation Systems, revised in 2024, emphasized significant weaknesses in staff M&E capabilities, including lack of knowledge of advanced M&E methodologies, poor indicator measurement, and limited coordination across agencies. These gaps in capability impeded the PMO from exercising effective monitoring of government projects, aligning the outcomes to national priorities, and producing high-quality evidence-based reports. Comprehensive training was required to empower staff with the actual skills needed to strengthen Tanzania's M&E systems and create a culture of accountability.
How Training Was Conducted
| Period | Key Topics Covered | Delivery Method |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Overview of Project Management, Theory of Change, M&E Demystified, Rationale for M&E, Key M&E Concepts | Interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises |
| Week 2 | Setting up Objectives, OVIs, Constructing Logical Frameworks, Preparation of Performance Monitoring & Evaluation Plans, Data Management, Preparation of M&E Reports, Participatory M&E Approaches | Hands-on workshops, peer-to-peer learning, group presentations, simulation exercises |
Training Outcomes
The M&E Training for the Office of the Prime Minister in Tanzania significantly enhanced the capacity of the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Division to oversee government projects with greater precision and accountability.
Participants gained a clear understanding of core M&E concepts, Project Management principles, and the Theory of Change, enabling them to design coherent and measurable interventions aligned with national priorities. Through practical sessions, they developed advanced skills in constructing Logical Frameworks, preparing Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, and designing robust indicators to track outcomes effectively.
The training also strengthened participants’ competencies in data management, participatory M&E approaches, and preparation of high-quality M&E reports. By the conclusion of the program, staff were equipped to apply evidence-based practices to improve project oversight, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and foster a culture of results-driven governance across the Tanzanian government.
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