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Response monitoring is a crucial part of humanitarian coordination and information management as it allows AoR/ cluster/ sector partners to understand whether they are achieving their collective goals. This module introduces the fundamentals of response monitoring; defines the overarching process for monitoring and the involved at each stage of response monitoring. The module also provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your ability to effectively monitor a response.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose of response monitoring
  • Describe the four response monitoring phases 
  • Specify the tasks required when monitoring the response 
  • Reflect on the behaviours you need to effectively monitor a response

Audience

This module is suitable for anyone who is interested developing their knowledge and skills for information management in humanitarian contexts, including those who need to engage with coordination and humanitarian architecture on this topic.

Length

It should take you about 40 minutes to complete this self-paced course. 

Methodology

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

Structure

Introduction

Lesson 1: Response monitoring and IM
Lesson 2: Response monitoring stages
Lesson 3: Reflection on your ability to monitor a response

Summary

Suggested further learning

  • Defining indicators and setting targets 
  • Data analysis 
  • Response monitoring framework and tools 
  • Reporting 
  • Coordinating and harmonizing monitoring plans and tools 
  • Supporting partners to effectively monitor and report on the response