Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Activities training sessions have been conducted

On 01-03 July, Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Activities training sessions for National Qualification on Lifelong Learning Department (NQLLL) officials have been conducted through Zoom online platform within the framework of the European Union funded project "Support to Implementation of National Qualifications Framework in Azerbaijan" implemented jointly with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The training sessions aimed at building capacities among NQLLL Department officials on how identify the elements and steps of Monitoring and Evaluation, create Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for upcoming program/project, advocate for the creation and use of Monitoring and Evaluation plans for a program/projects.

By the end of the training sessions, participants had improved their knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as how to create and use this plan for program/projects. Moreover, they had opportunity to have interactive discussions on creation of Logical Framework.

 “Support to Implementation of National Qualification Framework in Azerbaijan” project is funded by the European Union to assist the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan through the provision of technical assistance. The main objective of the project is to enhance the quality and relevance of the education and training system in Azerbaijan supporting economic diversification, creating opportunities for lifelong learning, and fulfilling the Education Development Strategy in line with European and international best practice. The specific objectives of the project are i) To ensure effective implementation of NQF; ii) To introduce relevant education standards in pilot sectors; iii) To ensure education standards support competency-based education provision; iv) To improve access to lifelong learning through flexible provision, alternative progression pathways and recognition of prior learning; v) To improve assessment and QA of assessment and certification processes; vi) To provide effective information and guidance for employers/sectors, providers and learners to use the NQF. The 30-months project is implemented by GOPA Worldwide Consultants as lead consultancy company in a consortium with British Council (BC), European Project Management Ltd (EPM) and SEFT Consulting.