As part of the 115th Edition of the International Intensive Training Program (ITP-INTL) on Performance Auditing, a delegation of around 25 participants, along with Mr. Aamir Fayyaz, Director General Performance Audit, and his team, undertook a study visit to the Directorate General Monitoring & Evaluation to gain practical exposure to public sector monitoring mechanisms.
The visiting delegation was warmly welcomed by Dr. Farooq Manzoor, Director General (M&E), who highlighted the significance of Monitoring & Evaluation as a key instrument for assessing government programs, tracking implementation progress, and supporting informed decision-making—areas that are directly relevant to performance auditing.
Following the welcome note, Mr. Mohammad Asad Khan, Director Coordination, delivered a detailed briefing on the mandate, working structure, and core functions of the Directorate General M&E. The session focused on how M&E supports the project cycle, from planning to implementation, through systematic monitoring, field inspections, reporting, and follow-up mechanisms.
Participants were also introduced to the digital initiatives of Directorate General (M&E), including the Real-Time Monitoring & Evaluation System (RTMES), demonstrating how technology-enabled monitoring tools enhance data reliability, transparency, and oversight of development projects.
The study visit proved to be a valuable learning opportunity, enabling the ITP participants to better understand the linkages between Monitoring & Evaluation and Performance Auditing, particularly in the context of evaluating government programs, identifying implementation gaps, and improving accountability and service delivery outcomes.
