Monitoring, evaluation key to accountability

Young engineers of the country were told that monitoring and evaluation of projects was a key part of the government’s accountability mechanism.

This was discussed during a technical lecture for graduate engineers on the monitoring and evaluation process for development projects. The lecture had been organised by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP) at their Rawalpindi-Islamabad Centre. Karakorum International University (KIU) vice-chancellor explained the various aspects of the monitoring and evaluation process while executing public sector projects apart from the role and responsibilities of engineers for the execution of the development projects as per the set specifications.

Sharing his experience and expertise with young engineers, the KIU chief emphasised that the focus of monitoring a project must be on ensuring a set quality of work and upholding the required standard.

He also briefed graduate engineers about data collection techniques for proper monitoring of projects. He also explained how to design a monitoring system and the different modes of project execution for achieving the desired results.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 7^th, 2020.