Memory of the World Programme
Memory of the World Programme
10.1 PURPOSE
10.1.1 The effective and efficient management of
the Programme requires a system to monitor projects and activities
and their outcomes. Accordingly, a key part of the overall Programme
management is a system to gather and assess information about
the contribution of projects and activities towards the achievement
of the Programme's objectives.
10.2 LEVELS OF MONITORING
10.2.1 Given that the Programme management structure
has various levels, Programme monitoring is also divided among
these levels. In general, monitoring is to be undertaken as follows.
(a) International Advisory Committee: responsible
for monitoring the Programme as a whole; responsible for co-ordinating
the work of the Secretariat and the Regional and National Committees;
and responsible for general monitoring of the Memory of the World
Fund and projects.
(b) Secretariat: responsible for detailed monitoring
of the Memory of the World Fund and projects.
(c) Regional and National Committees: responsible
for detailed monitoring of projects and regional or national activities.
10.3 INFORMATION REQUIRED, TIMETABLE, ASSESSMENT
AND REPORTING
10.3.1 Each management level of the Programme will
develop a framework for monitoring activities for which it is
responsible. This framework will define the information to be
gathered, a monitoring timetable, goals to be achieved and the
process of assessment. The fundamental aim of monitoring is to
assess the contribution of projects and activities to the achievement
of the Programme's objectives.
10.3.2 The Secretariat and Regional and National
Committees will report to the International Advisory Committee.
10.3.3 The International Advisory Committee will
report as necessary to the Director-General of UNESCO.
10.4 RESOURCES FOR MONITORING
Resources for adequate monitoring will be included
and specifically identified in all projects and activities. This
includes all projects and activities supported by the International
Memory of the World Fund, and supported by Regional and National
Committees.
