This short course introduces response monitoring and reporting for cluster staff and partners. It discusses the role of the IMO in the process and introduces the response monitoring framework, tools to collect data including the 3/4/5 Ws and how to harmonise monitoring plans. It also looks at reporting and how to ensure accountability to affected populations during this key phase of the HPC.

Learning objectives

After completing this course you should be able to:
• Explain the purpose of response monitoring
• Describe how to develop a response monitoring framework
• Describe the steps involved in setting up a 3/4/5Ws matrix
• Describe how to compile data into reports  
• List key reporting tools  
• Explain the importance of working with other cluster members to align monitoring and reporting plans and tools
• Plan how to approach harmonization of plans and tools
• Explain how to support partners to provide timely and quality reports
• List tools that are available to help in the implementation of AAP

Audience

All cluster staff who are new to response monitoring and reporting. Monitoring and reporting are key tasks that the cluster team are involved in throughout the response.

Length

It should take you about 5 hours to complete this self-paced course. 

Methodology

This course is composed of short self-paced animated modules, including various examples and activities. 

Structure

This course is composed of seven modules:
• Monitoring the response
• TBC Response monitoring framework and tools
• 3/4/5Ws
• Reporting
• Coordinating and harmonizing monitoring plans and tools
• Supporting partners to effectively monitor and report on the response
• AAP and inclusive decision making