ICT4D, Monitoring and Evaluation of

This entry provides an introductory overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the information and communication technology for development (ICT4D) field of research, explaining why and how M&E has a vital and central role to play if the transformative benefits of ICT in development are to be realized. The entry outlines the key components of M&E in ICT4D, covering definitions, building blocks, methods, tools, and key stakeholders. It then focuses on the wider context of M&E, tracking its progress and the current emphases on a theory of change and value for money. It also engages with the practical why and how of M&E of ICT4D, concluding by identifying ten important issues for consideration when adopting an holistic approach to M&E at the center of ICTD. Keywords: evaluation; impact assessment; measurement; mixed method approaches; monitoring; One Laptop Per Child (OLPC); qualitative methods; quantitative methods; real-time data; theory of change; value for money