S E C T I O N 8 : I m p l e m entation
8.5 Measuring project success Monitoring: Collection of data and information.
A MERI (Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement) framework will be used to assess progress on achieving outcomes of funded projects. This framework embeds adaptive management and establishes a measure of success for a project. The specific MERI framework used for each project will be developed on a case-by-case basis, but will broadly cover the approach described by the Australian Government (http://www.nrm.gov.au/publications/ meri-strategy):
Evaluation: Analysing monitoring data, assessing what it means and making informed judgements about the success of a project (or program) and potential improvements. Reporting: Communicating what was found from monitoring and evaluation. It is about sharing information, including about achievements and lessons learnt. Improvement: Using this information to improve the way things are done.
START Identify priority assets, desired outcomes and project logic
DESIGN
IMPROVE
Project designed including a MERI plan
Project adapted and learnings applied to next phase
MONITOR
REPORT
Project implemented and outcomes monitored
Outcomes and key learnings communicated
REFLECT Review what is working, not working and why
EVALUATE Appropriateness, impact, effectiveness, efficiency and legacy
Figure 8: Project level MERI processes that support adaptive management and continuous improvement
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