System for the monitoring and evaluation of appropriate technology projects

This paper explains the nature and use of Appropriate Technology International"s (ATI) Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (PMES). First presented is a general discussion of monitoring and evaluation - their definitions, objectives, and relationship to the project planning and implementation process. Discussion is then given to the PMES, an 18 page checklist covering ten areas: (1) technology; (2) institutional capacity; (3) project activities; (4) credit and equity financing; (5) inputs; (6) outputs; (7) markets; (8) commercial and economic viability; (9) impacts; and (10) policy issues and replication. A completed PMES form for a hypothetical project and a blank form for reproduction purposes are attached. Also included are brief sections on supplementary data requirements and on financial and progress reports.