Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Policy and Standards

MERL underpins Plan International’s delivery of effective and accountable gender-​transformative programmes and influencing.

The MERL standards document defines the standards that Plan International commits to follow within each step of our Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) work. It outlines five standards, each with multiple indicators which enable assessment of progress towards that standard.

The global Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Policy is derived from the Programme and Influence Quality Policy, and articulates the importance of MERL to Plan International, defines each of the four components and outlines the approach that Plan International will take. 

Campaigns, Education, Education in emergencies

Related pages

Shamirah: I want to see a future without stigma and discrimination

Shamirah campaigns for the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women living with HIV. She shares her view on the future girls want.

Read more

See all case studies 

"The future I want is one where education comes above all."

Twenty-two-year-old Aseel from Jordan wants education that prioritises student needs for the 21st century, otherwise those most vulnerable will be left behind.

Read more

See all case studies 

This is the Future Girls Want

This International Women's Day we want to hear from girls, young women and gender equality campaigners. What is the future girls want?

Read more