About this learning event

This event is part of a CEF Training of Trainers (ToT) on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of projects funded through the EU’s Instrument for Pre‑accession Assistance (IPA) III, aimed at strengthening the M&E capacities of relevant stakeholders. As IPA III increasingly emphasizes performance‑based management and institutional strengthening, this program builds the skills needed for effective monitoring and reporting.

Designed by the CEF as a connected learning journey, the program includes an introductory session followed by three in‑person modules with online follow‑ups. Together, these activities equip participants with essential M&E knowledge, practical monitoring skills, and the ability to design and deliver impactful internal trainings within their institutions.

Module 2 will deepen participants’ technical skills by focusing on practical monitoring approaches and alignment with EU reporting standards. In addition to strengthening their understanding of data quality and reporting requirements, participants will advance their abilities in training design, facilitation, and adult-learning principles. With a focus on promoting knowledge sharing and supporting institutional improvement, this module will help participants translate monitoring insights into effective internal learning processes. The follow‑up session will provide structured support for applying these methods to real institutional contexts.

Faculty

• Natasha Ilijeva Acevska; CEF Associate Fellow, Expert on Leadership and Learning
• Krešimir Ivančić; CEF Expert on IPA III M&E

Target audience

This event is organized for the selected officials from the NIPAC Offices and CFCUs of the six Western Balkan countries.

Partners

This event is part of the CEF’s Tailor-made Training of Trainers on Monitoring and Evaluation of IPA III, delivered under the project Regional Cooperation for EU Integration, implemented by GIZ and funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Slovene Ministry of Finance supports hosting ToT program activities at the CEF premises.