Practice

Building MEL systems people will actually run

A framework on paper is not a system. We share how participatory design keeps M&E alive after the consultant leaves.

Sustainable MEL starts with the people who will collect, enter, and discuss the data. Sagren co-designs indicators, tools, and review meetings with programme teams so the system fits workload and culture. We then mentor staff until the rhythm is theirs.

Quality, accountability, and learning become weekly habits rather than a donor deadline.