Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course
The Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This practical programme focuses on approaches that actively involve communities, beneficiaries, programme participants and other stakeholders in monitoring, evaluation and accountability processes. It equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to de...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Apply participatory M&E approaches.
Course Content
- Participatory principles
- Participation levels
- Stakeholder roles
- Participation ethics
Who Should Attend?
- NGO Professionals
- M&E Officers
- Community Development Officers
- Programme Managers
- Accountability Officers
- Government Officers
- Development Practitioners
- Community Engagement Professionals
Training Methodology
- Participatory workshops
- Community scenarios
- Role plays
- Case studies
- Stakeholder mapping
- Feedback-system exercises
- Group discussions
- Participatory tools
- Reflection exercises
- Peer learning
Your facilitator
Mr Elisha Otieno
MERL Specialist and Professional , statistician, Data & AI Analytics Consultant, Trainer with 20+ years of experience across statistics, data analytics, monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, data systems and digital transformation. Experienced in translating complex analytical, AI and MERL concepts into practical, decision-oriented solutions for government institutions, financial institutions, NGOs, international development organisations, research teams and professional audiences. Has del
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Level: Intermediate
Problems this course solves
- The course addresses weak community participation, limited stakeholder engagement, poor accountability and inadequate use of community-generated evidence in programme decision-making. It equips participants with practical tools to strengthen inclusive participation, stakeholder dialogue, transparency, accountability and evidence-based programme improvement.
What's Included
Certification
Certificate of Professional Training in Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course training?
The Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Dubai), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course training?
A session is running now, from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The next one runs from 21 December 2026 to 25 December 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Apply participatory M&E approaches.
