A general objective is to develop an operational definition of NFE that can be used at the global level, being applicable across regions and countries.One ot the objectives of the UNESCO programme is to develop national level operational definition via multiple pilot projects and scaling up.One of the objectives of the pilot project is to provide an operational definition and classification of NFE at district level.Need for a district-level conceptualization of NFE that can be built up to national applicability because a monitoring framework needs a conceptual foundation.Concepts, definition and understanding of NFE vary among actors because of complex and cross-sectoral nature of NFE.Objective at each pilot project level: To adapt and test the prototype methodology, and to establish a working NFE-MIS in the pilot site at district level, with a view to its expansion.Overall objective: to develop an international methodology for monitoring and evaluating NFE, adaptable and complementary to national contexts.Pilot projects in various countries, initially at district level, to adapt and test the methodological package.
Development of a prototype methodological package for monitoring NFE and a corresponding software (Handbook for developing a district-level NFE-MIS).Development of an adaptable international methodology for monitoring NFE, including indicators, and practical tools and guidelines, as well as the compilation of a methodological package that can be used in building operational non-formal education monitoring systems. “Monitoring and Evaluation of Non-Formal Education Programme”, launched by ED/BAS/LIT in collaboration with UIS.How effective are their complementary roles to formal education.How well these alternative channels satisfy learning needs and what is their impact on living conditions, social integration, life skills, employment opportunities, income generation.Demand, availability, access and participation, equity/disparities, resource inputs, efficiency, quality, outputs, learning achievement.Public information channel for potential learners.Two-way information flow between providers and learners : accountability at programme level.Impact assessment of learning achievement and improvement of quality of life.Monitoring and evaluation frameworks for managers of NFE activities, at programme level.Mechanisms for coordinating existing NFE interventions in a range of sector, undertaken by governmental and nongovernmental actors.
Article 5 of the World Declaration on EFA calls upon countries to diversify their educational delivery system in order to meet the learning needs of all.Non-Formal Education is recognized as an important sub-sector of the education system, providing learning opportunities to those who are not reached by the formal sector.Monitoring and Evaluation of NonFormal Education Programmeīackground of the NFE Monitoring Programme