Background and Evolution

• First PWMES framework compiled in 2009.

• System has matured through several phases.

• Growing awareness and integration of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Results-Based Management (RBM) across WCG.

Purpose of Diagnostic Review

• Commissioned to inform the next phase of PWMES.

• Documents achievements of the Department of the Premier (DotP), particularly the Chief Directorate: Strategic Management Information (CD: SMI).

• Identifies opportunities for further development and suggests next steps.

Conceptual Model

• Informed by international practice and the PWMES results-chain.

• Building blocks (within Premier’s Department control): culture, policy, people, technology, finance.

• Processes (sphere of influence): quality data access, analysis & evaluation, strategic decision-making, sustaining PWMES.

Methodology

• Participatory approach with CD: SMI co-designing questions, diagnosis, and report writing.

• Mixed methods: electronic survey, key-informant interviews, focus groups.

• Findings structured through a SWOT analysis leading to final recommendations.