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Case Study

Monitoring & Evaluation

Problem Statement

A statutory body was required to conduct a review and assessment of the support provided to co-operatives in South Africa by Sector Education and Training Authorities during the 2014/15 to 2019/20 period.​

Project Objective

Conduct a review of the support that is provided cooperatives by SETAs in order to assist in analysing progress made on achieving the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP) outcomes.

Approach

The evaluation followed a mixed-method approach of desk-based and fieldwork research. The mixed-method approach combined quantitative and qualitative research in order to answer the evaluation questions. The fieldwork research component consisted of surveys, interviews and focus group discussions, whilst the desk-based research consisted of a review of relevant literature.

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The Evaluation was undertaken using the Results Chain and the DAC Evaluation Criteria as key points of reference; thus, including a focus on relevance, programme governance and management, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of the support interventions provided by the SETAs.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Redflank has built a strong understanding of the SETA context and the environment within which they operate, having worked on and successfully completed 38 projects across 10 SETAs.

  • Redflank has an in depth understanding of cooperatives in South Africa, which is informed through the research and project work that has been done for cooperatives and SMMEs (i.e., 34 projects)

  • Redflank is a proud member of the South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA), as well as the Southern African Market Research Association (SAMRA). These bodies aim to strengthen the development of monitoring and evaluation and research in South Africa and enable collaboration and knowledge sharing

Demonstrated M&E Skills

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  • Data Analytics

  • Recommendations for Organisational Improvement

  • Action planning and Implementation​

Achievements

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  • Actions implemented within the organisation to assist with responding to NDP outcomes.

Outcomes

Redflank successfully assisted the client in conducting a review of the support for skills development offered to cooperatives by SETAs. Additionally, various evaluation questions were addressed as part of the evaluation, these included the following:

  • To what extent is the results chain of the Programme adequately robust, including its main underlying assumptions?

  • To what extent has the implementation of the Programme been effective in achieving its policy goal(s), objectives and intended outcomes?

  • To what extent has the implementation of the Programme been efficient?

  • What is the emerging impact of the Programme, if any? 

  • How is the Programme addressing the issues of cooperatives’ growth, climate change, and environmental sustainability/protection?

 

The project was concluded with the development of:

  • Evaluation Study Report

  • Workshopped report findings with co-operatives, SETAs and the client board members

  • Several actionable recommendations

  • Measurable metrics for future analysis

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