The terms "monitoring and evaluation" have gained a loud buzz in the NGO community. Donors are looking for more rigorous focus on impact, and organizations are eager to know and demonstrate the value of their programs. But has the focus on metrics reached the operations functions in international NGOs yet?
We asked InsideNGO members how they are approaching metrics, and the results are mixed.
With almost half of organizations responding that they don't have a formal approach to metrics, does this mean that metrics are a bad fit for NGO operations? Are you looking for clarity in how to use metrics effectively within your departments, or do you have a great success story to share? Have metrics improved your focus and bottomline results?
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