How to Design and Deliver Safe and Ethical Monitoring, Evaluation and Research – Resource and Support Hub

This how-to note provides guidance for organizations to understand and address safeguarding risks associated with monitoring, evaluation, and research (M&E) activities. It emphasizes the importance of protecting individuals from harm, addressing power imbalances, ensuring privacy, and considering ethical concerns throughout the M&E cycle. The document outlines necessary steps for safe and ethical M&E, including conducting risk assessments, understanding local contexts, identifying referral pathways, recruiting data collectors safely, preparing appropriate methods, training staff, ensuring privacy, and handling safeguarding reports. Real-world scenarios and resources are provided to enhance understanding and implementation.