Monitoring and evaluation in the GEF have the following overarching objectives:

• Promoting accountability for the achievement of GEF objectives through the assessment of results, effectiveness, processes, and performance of the partners involved in GEF activities. GEF results will be monitored and evaluated for their contribution to global environmental benefits.
   
• Promoting learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing on results and lessons learned among the GEF and its partners, as a basis for decision making on policies, strategies, program management, and projects, and  improving knowledge and performance.

In November 2010, the GEF Council approved a revised Monitoring and Evaluation Policy.

The GEF’s work on monitoring and evaluation are critical parts of the GEF’s overall approach to results-based management. 

Check out the RBM page for further information on the Results Based Management (RBM).