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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) Programme (2023-2033)

Author:	SADC
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Topic:	Monitoring and Evaluation
Type:	Tools
Last updated:	15 December 2025

The SADC TFCA Programme was revised in 2023. As part of this process, there was a participatory review process that took stock of the achievements of the previous programme cycle, consolidated the programmatic structure, and put forward a plan for the next decade. This process also spelled out priorities and identified risks and assumptions to the Programme. This process has laid the foundation for the development of a Programme-wide M&E framework, against which stakeholders will report progress, reflect on lessons learned, and adapt for continued implementation of the programme. The M&E Framework presented has been developed to measure, at a strategic level, the extent to which the Programme is taking steps towards its objectives. It is not intended to be a detailed tool to monitor dynamics within each specific TFCA, nor is it designed to carefully track programme implementation. Rather, it is a tool for learning and reflection on the overall trajectory of the Programme. It should give the Programme Unit, TFCA managers, and Member State representatives the tools needed to reflect on the strengths and shortcomings of the Programme, to allocate resources most effectively, and to adapt the programme design as needed, for greater effectiveness.

This report is structured as follows: Section 2 outlines the context of the SADC TFCA Programme. Section 3 provides
an overview of the Programme’s theory of change and Programme results. Section 4 details the M&E framework – including
the Programme indicators. Section 5 provides guidance on the implementation of the M&E framework – including roles and
responsibilities and the process of implementation. Section 6 outlines the proposed resourcing for the implementation of
the framework and Section 7 concludes this report.

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