Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are both important processes for assessing the performance of a program or project, but they have distinct purposes and focus on different aspects of the program. Monitoring refers to the ongoing collection and analysis of data on program activities, outputs and outcomes in order to track progress toward achieving program goals and identify areas for improvement. It is an ongoing process that is typically done regularly, such as weekly, monthly or quarterly. Evaluation, on the other hand, is a systematic assessment of a program or project that is typically done at specific points in time, such as at the end of the project. Evaluation assesses the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and impact of a program or project and its overall contribution to achieving its stated objectives. Monitoring Evaluation Ongoing collection and analysis of data Systematic assessment Track progress and identify areas for improvement Effectiveness, efficiency, relevanc