| Abstract: | The "Building Resilience in Ethiopia Technical Assistance" (BRE-TA) program aims to fortify the
Government of Ethiopia’s (GoE) capacity to respond to climate and humanitarian shocks through
technical assistance. This study evaluated the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practices within BRETA, identifying key challenges such as limited stakeholder engagement, insufficient communication of
M&E findings, inconsistent integration of lessons learned, and misalignment of M&E activities with
program objectives.
The research assesses the contribution of BRE-TA's M&E practices on the behavior and capacity of
government counterparts. It aims to enhance stakeholder familiarity with M&E processes, improve
communication strategies, systematically incorporate lessons learned into future projects, and ensure
alignment with program goals. Additionally, the study seeks to identify major challenges in providing
technical assistance and to evaluate the overall effectiveness of BRE-TA interventions. By addressing
these objectives, the study endeavors to improve M&E practices, thereby enhancing decision-making,
accountability, and continuous improvement within the BRE-TA program.
The ultimate goal is to strengthen the government’s resilience and capacity to manage climate and
humanitarian shocks more effectively. The study found that BRE-TA's M&E practices have a strong
foundation and positive impact on program effectiveness. The assessment revealed that the M&E
practices of the BRE-TA program are very successful and have a positive influence on strategic
decision-making, government actions, and overall program enhancement. The study recommends
strengthening M&E practices, improving data utilization, and improves stakeholder engagement. |
