Training on Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning (MERL) for Peacebuilding
Learn to design conflict-sensitive MERL frameworks and peace indicators to strengthen peacebuilding initiatives.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Peacebuilding programs require strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL) systems to ensure interventions are effective, inclusive, and sustainable. This course equips participants with practical skills to design and strengthen MERL frameworks tailored for peacebuilding and conflict sensitive environments.
Participants will learn how to apply conflict sensitive M&E approaches, outcome mapping, adaptive learning, participatory reporting, and peacebuilding indicators to improve accountability, evidence generation, and program effectiveness. Through practical exercises and case studies, the course helps organizations strengthen learning and enhance the impact of peacebuilding initiatives.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Peacebuilding and conflict resolution practitioners
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL/MERL) specialists
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Program and project managers in peace, security, and governance
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NGO, UN, and donor agency staff working in fragile or conflict-affected areas
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Policy makers and researchers in peace and security studies
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of MERL in peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive programming.
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Design frameworks that integrate peace and stability indicators.
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Apply participatory and adaptive approaches to monitoring and evaluation.
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Generate evidence-based reports that influence decision-making and policy.
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Foster organizational learning to strengthen peacebuilding strategies.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Peacebuilding MERL
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Principles of peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive M&E
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Differences between traditional M&E and MERL in fragile contexts
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Overview of peace and stability frameworks
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Case study: Evaluating community peacebuilding initiatives
Module 2: Designing MERL Frameworks for Peacebuilding
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Developing theories of change and logical frameworks for peacebuilding
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Identifying peace and stability indicators
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Incorporating gender and inclusion into peacebuilding MERL
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Case study: Designing MERL frameworks for post-conflict recovery projects
Module 3: Data Collection and Analysis in Fragile Contexts
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Tools and techniques for gathering conflict-sensitive data
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Qualitative and quantitative methods for peacebuilding analysis
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Addressing ethical and security challenges in data collection
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Case study: Collecting community-level data in conflict-affected settings
Module 4: Reporting and Communicating Peacebuilding Results
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Writing conflict-sensitive evaluation and monitoring reports
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Storytelling and participatory reporting approaches
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Engaging stakeholders, donors, and communities through evidence-based reporting
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Case study: Using participatory reporting in grassroots peace projects
Module 5: Learning and Adaptive Management in Peacebuilding
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Creating feedback loops for continuous learning
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Adaptive program management in dynamic conflict environments
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Institutionalizing MERL systems for sustainable peacebuilding
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Case study: Adaptive learning in regional peacebuilding programs
Where the change lands
Organisation Impact
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Strengthened capacity to monitor and evaluate peacebuilding projects effectively
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Evidence-based reporting to donors, stakeholders, and communities
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Improved program design and adaptive management in fragile contexts
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Enhanced accountability and transparency in peace interventions
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Better alignment with international peace and stability frameworks
Individual Impact
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Advanced skills in conflict-sensitive M&E and reporting
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Confidence in using MERL tools and methodologies for peacebuilding programs
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Ability to design peace and stability indicators that reflect real impact
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Practical experience in participatory reporting and adaptive learning approaches
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Enhanced career prospects in peacebuilding, governance, and development fields
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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