The Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project (LLDP), under Sierra Leone's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), has completed an intensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) capacity-building training in Bo City. The training aimed to strengthen how project results are tracked, analyzed, and reported. It brought together LLDP staff, MAFS personnel, and representatives from District Councils.
The training equipped participants with practical skills and tools to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting while promoting greater use of evidence in project decision-making. Participants received training across several areas of monitoring and evaluation, including digital data collection using ODK, data quality assurance, indicator management, and Indicator Reference Sheets.
The program also covered beneficiary profiling, data analysis and interpretation, dashboard development, evaluation methods, results visualization, and the preparation of quality M&E reports. The training focused on improving coordination among stakeholders responsible for monitoring LLDP activities and measuring project results.
LLDP Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Brima Kamara emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong M&E system to ensure that progress and results are accurately captured and communicated. He stated that the ability to demonstrate the impact of LLDP depends on the quality of the data collected, how well it is analyzed, and how effectively it is used to guide implementation and report results.
The sessions were delivered by specialists in the respective technical areas and combined practical exercises with expert guidance to strengthen participants' ability to generate reliable data, monitor performance, and communicate project results effectively. The capacity-building initiative forms part of LLDP's broader efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and establish a robust, evidence-driven system for monitoring project performance and accountability.
By improving the quality and use of monitoring data, the project aims to strengthen decision-making and ensure that implementation progress and results can be effectively measured and reported. The training is part of LLDP's efforts to enhance project monitoring and reporting, ultimately contributing to the project's success and impact in Sierra Leone.
Key points
- The LLDP training program aimed to improve project monitoring and reporting by equipping participants with practical skills and tools.
- The training covered several areas, including digital data collection, data quality assurance, and indicator management.
- The initiative forms part of LLDP's broader efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and establish a robust, evidence-driven system for monitoring project performance and accountability.
