Instruments

SQM-praxis is setting up a collection of internet-based instruments which cover the whole life cycle of programmes and projects, from the initial design to the final evaluation.

All SQM online instruments are based on elementary SQM appraisals. Using a modular system they can provide support for every task in establishing, managing and evaluating development programmes including complex handling of qualitative and quantitative data. SQM online instruments are specifically designed for involving a large number of persons, via the Internet or via the registration of outputs of workshops, interviews etc. in freely definable forms

SQM online instruments are run on a central web server. They are accessible with commercial web browsers without the need to install and update local software. A sophisticated system of passwords and licenses ensures the security of confidential data.

All SQM online instruments contain predefined tasks and forms which are based on a long experience in many European countries. These tasks and forms can be modified according specific needs. Additional libraries of specific task and form definitions will be available as collective experience with these tools grows.

SQM.appraise	Excel tool	standard SQM appraisals	available	very simple, not task-specific download free of charge
SQM.guide	online instrument	programme publication, proposal appraisal	online	for programme managers allows users in a large public to retrieve relevant programme elements project appraisal by project proposers themselves customisation for each client by a qualified consulting partner
SQM.progdev	online instrument	programme development	early 2004	variety of tools for establishing action and funding programmes particularly suited for supporting participatory processes
SQM.progman	online instrument	programme management	2004	variety of tools for managing complex funding programmes distributed and differentiated access for personnel of the managing authority and external evaluators appraisal of project proposals, tracing of commitments, monitoring and evaluation of projects and programme parts, reporting
SQM.project	online instrument	project management	2003	management of complex projects tools for supporting participatory processes monitoring and reporting
SQM.eval	online instrument	programme and project evaluation	early 2004	powerful tools for evaluating programmes and large projects system for defining complex evaluation processes differentiated access for many and spatially distributed evaluators
SQM.flex	online instrument	flexible expert instrument	2004	versatile expert instrument for all kinds SQM-related projects
SQM.experience	online instrument	exchange of experiences	2004	databases with SQM-based descriptions of good practices publishing of good practices improved transferral of experiences through systematic context description

Last update: 02.12.03