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p. 68 of 79 BACK | NEXT Foreword Abbreviations Glossary 1. Introduction 2. The Resettlement Plan in the Project Cycle 3. Resettlement: Key Planning Concepts 4. Consultation and Participation 5. Socioeconomic Information 6. Relocation 7. Income Restoration 8. Institutional Framework 9. Monitoring and Evaluation 9.1 Resettlement Monitoring, Review and Evaluation: Basic Terms 9.2 The Resettlement Monitoring and Evaluation Plan 9.3 Internal Monitoring 9.4 External Monitoring and Evaluation 9.5 Participation of APs and NGOs in Monitoring, Review and Evaluation 9.6 Monitoring and Evaluation in the Project Cycle: Key Action Points 9.7 Checklist: Monitoring and Evaluation Selected Reading List Appendix 1: The Bank's Policy on Involuntary Resettlement Appendix 2: Sample Terms of Reference for Full Resettlement Plan Appendix 3: Resettlement Policies in Selected DMCs Appendix 4: Resettlement Monitoring: Sample Formats for Monthly Progress Reports

Handbook on Resettlement: A Guide to Good Practice : 9. Monitoring and Evaluation

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9.1. Resettlement Monitoring, Review and Evaluation: Basic Terms

Resettlement monitoring means the collection, analysis, reporting and use of information about the progress of resettlement, based on the RP. Monitoring focuses on physical and financial targets and the delivery of entitlements to people affected. Monitoring is usually conducted internally by the executing agency, sometimes with assistance from external monitoring specialists. Reports are usually passed on to the Bank.

Resettlement reviews take place regularly and at key points in the project cycle, for example at mid-term. During review, project decision makers gather together with key stakeholders to assess resettlement progress. Reviews draw upon monitoring and evaluation reports and other data. On this basis the reviewers reach consensus and decide upon any action needed to improve resettlement performance or respond to changing circumstances. Bank staff may participate in such reviews, especially for large-scale resettlement efforts.

Resettlement evaluation takes place during and after implementation. It assesses whether the resettlement objectives were appropriate and whether they were met, specifically, whether livelihoods and living standards have been restored or enhanced. Evaluation assesses resettlement efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability, drawing lessons as a guide to future resettlement planning. Evaluation differs from monitoring because of its broader scope, its less frequent timing, and its involvement of independent specialists. It is usually conducted externally. Evaluation provides a golden opportunity for resettlement planners and policy makers to reflect more broadly on the success or otherwise of basic resettlement objectives, strategies and approaches.

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