Programme Monitoring & Outcome Evaluation

Programme Monitoring & Outcome Evaluation

Sector: Education & Youth Development       Country: Morocco (North Africa)        Year: 2025

Client Background

An international development organization implemented a youth employability programme aimed at improving skills and employment outcomes for vulnerable young people. The client required an independent evaluation to assess programme effectiveness.

Research Objectives

• Measure programme outputs and short-term outcomes
• Assess participant satisfaction and perceived benefits
• Identify implementation challenges and best practices
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for scale-up

Methodology

• Mixed Methods:
  • Structured beneficiary surveys (n = 1,200)
  • FGDs with programme participants
  • KIIs with implementing partners and trainers
• Evaluation Framework:
  • Results-based monitoring
  • OECD-DAC evaluation criteria

Key Outcomes

• Demonstrated positive employment and skills outcomes among programme beneficiaries
• Identified regional variations in programme effectiveness
• Provided practical recommendations to strengthen delivery models

Impact

Findings informed programme redesign and supported successful funding renewal and expansion into additional regions.