Developed in collaboration with the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the GEF, this note highlights best practices and approaches on monitoring, evaluation and learning. These experiences are showcased through four case examples: the Conservation Markets Initiative, led by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; the GEF's Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration; the GEF's Global Wildlife Program; and, the Snow Leopard Recovery Program, led by the Snow Leopard Trust. These examples demonstrate meaningful takeaways that can further contribute to the GEF’s culture of learning. The note also draws from a review of GEF project documents, STAP documents, and IEO reports.
The review (in an annex) shows how the GEF continues to make important progress in establishing rigorous monitoring, evaluation and learning in projects and programs. The review also summarizes links between adaptive learning and durable GEF outcomes, as well as how monitoring, evaluation, and learning support the GEF in pursuing a high-risk appetite.
