A practical kit for monitoring : the implementation of the national action plan

Abstract

This guide is an attempt to provide a practical kit for assisting member states to monitor their implementation of the Platforms for Action. After a brief discussion of what monitoring is, we have provided a matrix that should help member states present in a summary form their monitoring. The matrix is in two parts. The first part has been adapted from the 'monitoring commitments chart' produced by the International Women's Tribune Centre and broadly gives the state of play on some key issues. The second part of the matrix is a little more detailed and suggests a format for monitoring of specific critical areas. The suggestion is that member states adapt this to focus on the priorities that they have set for themselves. It is important to stress that without a properly elaborated national action plan, it will be very difficult for member states to monitor their progress. The monitoring exercise should also assist member states in production of their progress reports.