REGIONAL INDIC ATIVE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PL AN 8 9 CHAPTER 7 Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism 7.1 7.2 OVERVIEW MONITORING This chapter outlines the framework for monitoring and Monitoring of the RISDP will be a continuous implemen- evaluation of the Regional Indicative Strategic Develop- tation review function to provide the main stakeholders, ment Plan (RISDP). including at the policy level, with early indications of The objectives of the RISDP Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism are to: progress or lack thereof in the achievement of objectives and outputs. Through a sensitisation programme, the SADC Secretariat will encourage all stakeholders in • Ensure that the correct milestones, as planned, are being achieved; • Act as an early warning system in cases where targets are unlikely to be achieved; • • accordance with their function, level and responsibilities to carry out the monitoring function. This function will be coordinated at the SADC Secretariat. Monitoring will be supported by an implementation Provide regular information to all stakeholders on framework as outlined in the Plan, funding strategies, progress of the RISDP and an informed basis for any work plans and programmes, progress reports and any reviews; other tools which may be developed during the Ensure the continuous sharpening and focusing of implementation of the Plan. strategies and assist in the mobilization of appropriate 7.2.1 interventions. The monitoring and evaluation of the RISDP will be Political and Policy levels Summit and various policy organs including Council and based on manageable processes, measurable and veri- Integrated Committee of Ministers will exercise fiable indicators; and conform to basic rules of simplicity, continuous oversight of the implementation of the Plan to timeliness and cost effectiveness. The RISDP will be ensure consistency of outputs against the Vision and monitored regularly at three levels: political and policy, Mission, and achievement of set targets. Based on current operational and technical, and stakeholder levels. achievements, challenges, and priorities, Summit or the