Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Toolbox

An overview of hydrological assessment tools for better monitoring, evaluation, and learning in watershed management

May 14, 2025

The MEL toolbox simplifies scientific methods for grassroots practitioners to effectively monitor, evaluate, and learn from watershed management interventions in India. It compiles existing methodologies into an accessible format to support impact assessments that are robust despite limited resources and short project timelines. By strengthening evaluation capacity, the toolbox enables users to maximise the benefits of watershed interventions. As a living document, it will evolve through testing with partner organisations and the inclusion of new methodologies to enhance MEL practices.

 

 

This document is Part 1 of the MEL Toolbox series. Click to view Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.

 

Acknowledgements

Authors Ishita Jalan, Vivek Singh Grewal, Gopal Penny

Editorial Review Syed Saad Ahmed, Ananya Revanna

Design Aparna Nambiar, Sarayu Neelakantan, Srilakshmi Viswanathan

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