The staff of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Directorate of the Planning and Development Department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has received capacity-building training, with the support of the Stabilisation and Development Programme (SDP) team of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The objective of the training was to enhance the process of tracking resources and provide the staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to improve their planning, monitoring, and evaluation practices, WealthPK reported.

The training emphasised the importance of effective M&E practices in ensuring that development programmes and projects are carried out effectively and efficiently. The staff was taught about the latest tools and techniques for monitoring and evaluating development initiatives, as well as the importance of reporting and sharing information on progress and outcomes.

The UNDP has been working to support the development of capacities in various fields across KP, including in the planning and development sector. The recent capacity-building training is part of UNDP's ongoing efforts to support the development of KP province and other regions in the country.

The staff of the M&E Directorate expressed gratitude to the UNDP for support, and emphasised the significance of such initiatives in enhancing the capabilities of government institutions. The training will help the staff track resources, plan and monitor development initiatives, and evaluate their impact on the communities they serve.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan-WealthPk