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==== 17.1.2.5 Monitoring and Evaluation ====

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This chapter assesses the evidence of monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) (see AR6 Glossary, Annex II) and their approaches as part of the adaptation process at the national, local and project level as well as in global assessments ( [[#17.5.2|Section 17.5.2]] ; Cross-Chapter Box PROGRESS in this Chapter). M&amp;E can serve multiple functions, for example, to: (1) facilitate an understanding on whether and how interventions work in achieving intended objectives; (2) inform ongoing and future implementation; and (3) provide information that helps to substantiate upward and downward accountability (Preston et al., 2009; [[#UNFCCC--2010b|UNFCCC, 2010b]] ; [[#Pringle--2011|Pringle, 2011]] ; [[#Spearman--2011|Spearman and McGray, 2011]] ) (see BOX 17.1 for more discussion). This chapter also addresses the relevance of iterative learning as part of the design of M&amp;E processes, as a means by which actors and institutions engaged in M&amp;E acquire new insights on how these processes work (or not) to achieve set objectives.

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