Publication: Experience with Institutionalizing Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in Five Latin American Countries: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Uruguay
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2006-05
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This paper provides a comparative analysis of five countries which have sought to institutionalize government-wide monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. Among the many lessons are the strong advantages of having high-level support, and the benefits of coordination among different stakeholders and systems. A number of strong features of Chile’s main M&E system are also noted.
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“Zaltsman, Ariel. 2006. Experience with Institutionalizing Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in Five Latin American Countries: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Uruguay. ECD Working Paper Series;No.16. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/36699 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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