CARE
To support CARE’s work in capacity building with partner organizations in the West Bank/ Gaza, TANGO provided PRA training for CARE and twelve local partner NGOs. The objective of the training was to provide staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement PRA tools and techniques in determining community needs and priorities, and build these into their work plans and strategies. In addition, TANGO worked closely with country office staff to provide technical assistance for the development of integrated proposals to address issues in the sectors of food security, savings and credit, water, health, and peace building.
Neirab Rehabilitation Project
UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
TANGO assisted the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East by training their staff in various data collection techniques. UNRWA was in the process of performing asset mapping surveys in order to ascertain quantitative and qualitative data that provided basic socio-economic indicators for future development activities. Specifically, TANGO trained the Neirab Rehabilitation team in research methodologies and the preparation and implementation of questionnaires, and provided ongoing direction and advice throughout the mapping exercise.
Development of an M & E manual for ADRA International
Oct 2006 - Jan 2007 Monitoring and Evaluation is a critical component of major development and relief programming and is part of a dynamic process of refining the accuracy and reliability of information. TANGO has extensive global experience in designing M & E systems and assisted ADRA International in developing an M & E manual specific to their organizational principles and programs. The manual covered fundamental concepts of monitoring and evaluation, basic and practical information on collection and interpretation of data, tools, survey design, and the formulation of logical frameworks for program evaluation. TANGO also provided a training curriculum and materials for ADRA to utilize when training staff in the future.
Strengthening the National Food for Education Program in Egypt
Egypt Jun 2006 - Dec 2006 TANGO led a review of food distribution and the national school feeding program for WFP and the Government of Egypt focusing on the impact on educational attainment, academic performance, and nutritional status, amongst other variables. The review identified more optimal uses of available resources and alternative approaches to the current programming. TANGO also conducted a national level workshop to engage stakeholders in a dialogue to identify the role of food for education programs in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Following this, strategies were outlined to strengthen institutional capacity to plan, implement, and monitor food for education activities.
Monitoring and Evaluation Training Program in Mozambique
Mozambique Apr 2005 - May 2005 World Food Programme (WFP)
TANGO provided training for the World Food Programme in Mozambique by supporting the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation framework. TANGO customized the Monitoring and Evaluation Training Programme specifically for WFP operations in Mozambique and designed and facilitated a five-day workshop to train WFP staff on the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. Included in this workshop was a post-workshop review of the training itself as well as a general evaluation of the training materials.
Monitoring and Evaluation Training
Zimbabwe Apr 2005 - Jul 2005 CARE
TANGO assisted CARE-Zimbabwe in providing monthly Monitoring and Evaluation reports including basic descriptions, challenges, and recommendations for the development programming. In addition to the reports, TANGO also trained CARE staff at the district and country level in data analysis. TANGO also provided technical support to CARE’s Monitoring and Evaluation unit in analyzing previous quarterly and annual data on household livelihood security including coping strategies and food security trends.
Planning and Facilitation of CARE-SWARMU Workshop
Mar 2005 - Jun 2005 CARE
TANGO planned and facilitated a workshop for CARE-SWARMU entitled "From Policy to Practice: HIV in the Workplace". In addition to designing and facilitating the workshop, TANGO also completed a final report that captures the strengths and weaknesses of the workshop and provides groundwork for future workshops.
PRA Training & Proposal Development
West Bank/Gaza Jan 2005 - Mar 2005 CARE
TANGO worked with CARE-West Bank/Gaza in designing and implementing a household livelihood monitoring system and integrating this system into current and future CARE development initiatives. The system is based on a framework that incorporates both qualitative and quantitative data at the household level for monitoring and evaluation purposes. CARE’s mission in the region focuses on impoverished Palestinians, with programs in community development and infrastructure, food security, water and sanitation, civil society, and health. By implementing the household livelihood monitoring system, CARE has been able to capture the changes in the livelihoods of its beneficiaries as well as the impacts of its programs and projects.
Quantitative Monitoring and Evaluation Training
Regional(N.Africa, Middle East, and E. Europe) Feb 2004 - Apr 2004 CARE - MERMU (Middle East and Europe Regional Management Unit)
TANGO planned and conducted a workshop for Monitoring and Evaluation coordinators and other project staff from the Middle East and Europe region on use of quantitative methods for project measurement. The workshop familiarized participants with the essentials for using quantitative methods to measure project-level indicators and arrive at meaningful results. During the workshop, participants applied methods to their own survey work. Topics reviewed include research design; planning and designing a quantitative survey; sampling; questionnaire design and coding; pre-testing and guidelines for conducting fieldwork; use of data entry software and data management; data interpretation and reporting.