M&E Based on OECD/DAC Criteria

DEM provides evaluation and monitoring services for programmes and projects with the overall aim of assessing whether objectives have been achieved and how efficiently resources have been used.

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DEM has historically contributed to the development of the results-oriented monitoring system used by the European Union, and has since carried out numerous Monitoring and Evaluation assignments for the EU as well as other international donor organisations.

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For country and programme evaluations, DEM typically assesses interventions according to the OECD/DAC evaluation criteria, which include:

• Relevance – Is the programme addressing the right needs and priorities?
• Coherence – How well does the programme align with other policies and interventions?
• Effectiveness – To what extent are the programme’s objectives being achieved?
• Efficiency – Are resources being used in the best possible way?
• Impact – What broader changes or benefits result from the programme?
• Sustainability – Will the programme’s benefits continue after funding ends?

DEM ensures objective data collection, structured stakeholder consultations, and rigorous analysis to provide clear and actionable evaluation results.

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Source: EUROPEAN COMMISSION Manual: Project Cycle Management

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Monitoring within the Energy Sector

Monitoring energy systems and consumption is essential for ensuring efficient and sustainable energy use. DEM provides specialized monitoring services within the energy sector, including:

• Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) frameworks for results-based financing
• Monitoring of energy efficiency measures, such as energy savings in relation to activity levels
• Installation of energy monitoring technologies (CTS) to measure indoor climate conditions and track energy savings

These services support evidence-based decision making and transparent reporting of energy performance and climate impacts.

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Energy data management

Access to reliable and accurate energy data is essential for effective energy management and a key foundation for identifying and implementing energy efficiency improvements.

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DEM provides technical assistance in the development of centralized, state-of-the-art Energy Information Systems (EIS). These systems strengthen inter-agency cooperation in the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of energy data and statistics. By improving access to high-quality data, they enable national governments to develop informed energy policies, strategies, and regulations.

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To support institutional and human capacity development, DEM also offers tailor-made training programmes focused on advanced analytical methods for the development, management, and use of centralized energy databases.

• Review ENDEV Monitoring Correction Factors (to be copied from bottom page RELEVANT PROJECTS section – under Climate and Energy sub-menu) current layout to be adapted to match the above layouts
• Final Evaluation of the Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP Mekong) Programme, Phase II - (to be copied from bottom page RELEVANT PROJECTS section – under the current Monitoring and Evaluation sub-menu) current layout to be adapted to match the above layouts

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