In today’s post-modern world, video visual content has become a dominant form of communication, and the need to demonstrate change (outcomes) of development projects on people’s lives is more crucial than ever.
Online video platforms and communication tools are now extensively being widely used, with billions of users accounting for a significant portion of internet traffic. However, the use of multimedia, specifically videos, for monitoring and evaluation of development projects remains underutilized. Governments, development agencies, and civil society organizations are still heavily relying on traditional monitoring and evaluation methods, which often involve lengthy technical reports that are inaccessible to beneficiaries and funders. These reports are written in complex language, making it difficult for non-technical individuals to understand and distil knowledge and solutions. As a result, showcasing the impact of projects and interventions becomes challenging, even with rigorous monitoring and evaluation efforts.
There is a growing need to transform traditional monitoring and evaluation approaches by incorporating innovative techniques that can vividly and compellingly showcase outcomes and impact. The traditional approach, known as the project cycle approach, involves systematic and long-term data gathering to assess project progress and overall performance. However, there is a pressing need to assess outcomes in a more accessible and engaging manner. This is where MelVee Media offers Videos4Change©, an intuitive, insightful, innovative and natural approach for visual monitoring and evaluation (VME).