GIC Ltd conducted the study entitled “Diagnostic Study of the Gender Responsiveness of National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES)” Kenya in 2019.The study, a Twende Mbele activity, was commissioned by the National Treasury and Planning (Ministry) through the Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate with support from Twende Mbele (TM).
The objectives of the Study:
- Adaptation (if necessary, since the AGDEN Gender diagnostic already exists) of the gender diagnostic tool for effective tracking of the gender responsiveness of national monitoring and evaluation systems;
- Examine the existing evaluation system;
- Review the National Integrated Monitoring & Evaluation System (NIMES) including identification of concrete strategies for its strengthening;
- Investigate the extent to which national evaluation policies, procedures, frameworks and institutional systems as well as processes demonstrate characteristics of an effective national gender responsive monitoring and evaluation system;
- Identify existing and potential barriers as well as enablers for a well-functioning gender responsive M&E system taking into consideration the national (cultural etc) context of gender and equity.