Monitoring and evaluation of peacebuilding: the role of new media
Publisher: Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
Author(s): Sarah Költzow
Date: 2013
Topics: Cooperation, Dispute Resolution/Mediation, Humanitarian Assistance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Programming
Countries: Haiti, Kenya
This research paper compiles and elaborates on key challenges, opportunities and lessons for the use of new media monitoring and evaluating peacebuilding activities. It draws on experiences of humanitarian and development projects in which new media were used specifically for M&E purposes. Further, it presents experiences made by practitioners, both mistakes and lessons learned from pilot projects as well as concerns and reflections regarding
these experiences in the literature. This paper aims at inspiring cross-sectoral learning and stimulating discussion among members of the peacebuilding community, where it intersects with the development, humanitarian and technology communities, and seeks to contribute to a culture of openness and transparency regarding lessons learned in pilot projects and the field.