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The issue of honesty as being spoken about in this course is very important. I have seen from reading through this Module 1: "Honesty" is useful in carrying out any M and E activity in the field. There are a few reasons outlined below to indicate why the issue of honesty is key:
-if you want to maintain the credibility of your entity and yours in getting future contract, you need to keep the standard of honesty
-If you want to maintain accurate data that can be used for future action or actitivaties, you need to keep the standard of honesty... etcetera.

Honesty in data representation presents the best opportunity to validate data collection. My biggest lesson here is despite the need to elaborate on your successes, there is always a window for exercising discipline when reporting attribution,

The importance of honesty is fundamental for Monitoring and evaluation professionals becase the standard is higher. Thus, honesty must be practised and maintained as a priority.

Second principle of ethics one must be honest to ensure that the data you present is accurate.
Ensure that findings from your m and e are accurately represented

Honest is the second principle of ethics.
Ensure that the data you present is accurate.
Ensure that findings of your m and e accurately represented.
Share limitation of your m and e strategies

during data collection, analysis use and presentation , honesty is key principle. it ensures that accurate data is collected, used for decision making and also for presentation purposes. no one should manipulate the data to suit their personal interest or please the sponsor/donor.

I would like to discuss about Honesty while writing a proposal , becuase many donors will requst creterias to fund a project/program , and the organizations will work hard to prepare the propsoal and support it with data collected during their previous projects , here they might choose to use a part of the data they have in order to fullfill the creteria and get the fund, and this part pf the data could be tailored specially for that purpose, is that ethical ? and how can an organization use their data in this case ?

I think, Term "Integrity" is more relevant in regard to the listed items above

Honesty in a major component in M&E professional, but sometimes we are forced to bend the truth to impress the donor. And most of the time we are simply being honest on the results that won’t cause any impact.

Il faut être honnête dans le processus du collecte au partage des données, la confidentialité doit être respectée.

Lying is always difficult to defend all times. Honesty is all a data collector, an analyst need to present facts.

Oftentimes, honesty is one of the most renowned ethical principles necessary in all works of life. However, it is unique as essential in monitoring and evaluation. Honesty in M&E entails that staff present accurate data. Reports should accurately represent our findings and our limitations always shared. We must try to avoid conflict of interest.

honesty and bias are the backbone of any m&e exercise. they either make or break

honesty minimizes bias, promote accountability and transparency

Honesty is ensuring that whatever data presented has transparency , this is surety that data presented is accurate and can give prove on the services provided. limitations should be shared incase there were challenges encountered that giving inaccurate data .Accurate and quality data should be enhanced even if there is a conflict of interest on favoring a certain party.

Really nice about honesty because if honestly not collect organize and use our data, it is difficult for mand evaluation team

Exactly we have to avoid it to be a best m and evaluation expert

I appropriate above the messages. We have principle might seem simple and self evident.

Honesty is a key ethical principle in M&E.
Presenting data as it is is important.

How does one ensure that participants provide honest information during data collection?

Honesty is the best policy especially when qualitative data is involved.
Organizations should be careful especially when interests are at play.

Honesty is also very critical in M & E, as accuracy determines and influences right decisions.
Thus there is a need to ensure;

Just be honest with your M & E processes as your accuracy determines right decisions

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Throughout the whole process , Honesty is key.
it promotes trustfulness.
When reporting data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status we have to avoid the follwing:
1-fabricate
2- falsify
3- misrepresent data.

Throughout the whole process , Honesty is key.
it promotes trustfulness.
When reporting data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status we have to avoid the follwing:
1-fabricate
2- falsify
3- misrepresent data.

Throughout the whole process , Honesty is key.
it promotes trustfulness.
When reporting data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status we have to avoid the follwing:
1-fabricate
2- falsify
3- misrepresent data.

As much as collecting correct data is crucial in measuring and evaluating results and impact of an Intervention, the actual process itself should be carried out in a manner that will compel the respondent to openly share true position without fearing. The Designers for such data collection tools must consider respondent's environment and values that may likely hinder the process and ensure they are incorporated for quality data

Here there is no room for assumptions or maybe's. Just share any area that may suggest dishonesty. Ethics in M&E is very deep.

The issue of cause and effect are often difficult to prove especially in cases where there are multiple interventions taking place. Hence, it is important to disclose circumstances that may affect the results and its limitations.

How to balance the principle of "do not harm" and the principle of "honesty"? It is explained that maintaining the principle of "do not harm" can be done by, for example, not disclosing an information which may harm a particular group (i.e. not disclosing that a group of low socioeconomic is associated with a higher crime rate to politicians). To my understanding this would contrast with the principle of "honesty" when where we are required to be transparent to relevant stakeholders.

It is good to ensure that the data collected and presented is accurate and it is also too close to truth. Don't present data that is strongly worded/inaccurate because is not ethically appropriate. Before collecting any data, it is good to find out any limitation associated with your project and share it with other stake holders who are interested with your study. Share with other stakeholders the project area you think will yield positive results.

Honest is a ethical behavior within M&E is to ensure that data you present is accurate and you should not present data that you know is inaccurate, present your data accurately be clear about how your M&E process work and be honest about any limitations

I want to know about difference between honesty and completeness

I want to know about difference between honesty and completenest

My name is Daniel. This is my first attempt at Project Management. Hope it's a nice point to begin my journey. You may suggest a better place to begin.
I hope to enjoy it here and relate better with like minds.

What stood out for me is the fact that in order to ensure honesty you have to constantly check accuracy of your data.

You have to tell the truth to your respondents and avoid promising them what you can not fulfil

Honest in the m and e program is one of the fundamental principles that each member should adhere to and follow, since it leads to correct and transparent processes and outcomes

Because the data collected, managed, analysised and shared is going to inform future planing or interactions, it is therefore, cardinal that it should be a true representation of what is happening in our target population. It must be handled with much care, analysised in the same manner of care, intepreted with accuracy and presented with equal accuracy so that it does no harm to future planning and the population at large.

being honesty in M&E process is a key as it helps to measure well the success of the project

We all need to be honest with our data and the result, and we should use the accurate data in conducting data analysis. Failing to describe the limitation of the M&E strategies may lead to a weak decision about the project.

We all need to be honest with our data and the result, and we should use the accurate data in conducting data analysis. Failing to describe the limitation of the M&E strategies may lead to a weak decision about the project.

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Honesty is vital for all data process from collection to data analysis aby the m and e team

Honesty is a key ethical consideration we must take into consideration when dealing with data. It will build the trust of stakeholders (participants, donors etc.) in us and in our process.

as the saying goes honesty is the best policy.
collecting honesty, accurate and transparent data helps to grow confidence and can lead transforming others through your honesty.

These are good methods!

In fact, Not every person can make part of this.

This task in fact, needs skilled people.

In order to present accurate data be honest from the start

we should keep to our words,keep our commiments, pay attention to the enviroment, stay focused, take responsibily and respect the people we work with.
Honesty brings courage and it helps develop strong connections. Also it shows the real side of people and creates trust.

we should keep to our words,keep our commiments, pay attention to the enviroment, stay focused, take responsibily and respect the people we work with.
Honesty brings courage and it helps develop strong connections. Also it shows the real side of people and creates trust.

Here the author is right about honesty, because there are several agencies that do publications but that is not accurate, even in graduation papers. Sometimes, for example, we have fixed a sample of 150 but in the field, we do not manage to reach 150 people, and when the publication, you manage to publish that there were 150 respondents it is not honestly.

It's a fantastic idea, I had to work in a research firm, I was a data analyst, he told us before the elements were analyzed it must be well cleaned so that it does not there are no missing ones and when you do the analyzes you have to be honest that here it is true and the other question is not well done. To allow you to be precise in what you are doing like analyzes and also to gain the customer's trust. So I will say in this area honesty matters more.

The "HONESTY" ethical principle issue is really critical to provide good understanding and appropriate acceptation of our conclusion. In fact, this is confident key of M&E process.

Honesty is a virtue that most be exhibited when presenting data collected in M&E. Ways to ensure hoinesty are;
Ensure that the data you present is accurate and void of intentional or unintentional mistakes or errors

Share limitations of the M&E strategies

Share areas where personal interest may arise causing conflict of interest. etc

This is one area a lot development have come short. Data is misrepresented. The norm is that outcome is now been directly to a program/project. This will continue to be so because on the one hand, recipient of grant want to show to the grantor's that there is value for their money, and on the other hand, the grantor's are demanding humongous proof from the grantee's for the money they have received. If the "showman" continue, data will continue to be represented.

exactly. the topic is relevant

Basically we should bring in other means to cushion the existing frame work

The issue of honesty have been ignored or undermined by many organizations just to get more funding or extend the duration of the project. This leading to cloning (falsifying) data towards the interest and desired outcomes. Many development workers most time falsifying data just o meet targets.

You are right but note that some organizations manipulate data falsely to meet the biased expectations of donors or international partners in order to sustain funding for extension of the project/programmes.

have had great interest in the last bit of conflict of interest. that is a challenging position to be though we have to be host to produce accurate and meaningful M&E reports

What if there are consequences attached to disclosing such information (conflict of interest) during data sharing

It is said that honesty is the best policy. Therefore, programmes must honest right from data collection to presentation.

Presenting data honestly and using only for the intended purpose should always be emphasized. Because if your respondents believe that you are trustworthy there is a high probability that we collect accurate data. realistic data can be collected if people trust our honesty.

Off course when we are talking about honesty we are traying to close a gap that insincerity will come in place when disclosing, preparing or presenting an accurate information always is the way forward and this will speak to the ethical nomenclature we most adopt for smooth and success of a program.

Off course when we are talking about honesty we are traying to close a gap that insincerity will come in place when disclosing, preparing or presenting an accurate information always is the way forward and this will speak to the ethical nomenclature we most adopt for smooth and success of a program.

So the donor gets pleased when the organization mentions their input in a project? Alright.

The issue of conflict of interest is pertinent. Most of the time people can be carried to present a partially close the truth data to please their donor without other necessary considerations but reporting the conflict of interest it's what I don't know if it has ever happened.

The issue of conflict of interest is pertinent.

The issue of conflict of interest is pertinent. Reporting conflict of interest I don't know if It has ever happened.

Honest is one of the fundamental area we all need to put in mind when collecting and presenting data at different levels. presenting false data affects the who process of data collection. As M&E experts we need to be honest when presenting our data. through honesty, our data can be trusted and references can made towards our work by different organization and good recommending can be applause to the organization which we represent.

Indeed, being truthful in your data collection process and presentation of findings is a perfect way to ensure credibility of the work. Any malicious act of doctoring evaluation findings can injure the organizational reputation in the long run.

We must be honest in data collection and analyze

Be honest - collect, use and present your data accurately

Honesty is the hallmark of M&E data representation. Conflict of interest when not disclosed in time put a doubt on the entire data collection and analysis process. M&E personnel should indicate any personal interest at the beginning of their findings. M&E data has to be presented clearly and accurately as possible.

If the honesty information is been provided, it will allow for accurate data analysis of the information. it will also give the organisation room to work out on the mistakes that where made and avoid them in future.

Honest in M&E is not just telling the truth and not laying, but in M&E, there are other dimensions to be evaluated such as: ensuring the data is accuracy before presenting it and it should be presented accurately

Honestly report data as it is from the start.
The results must be honest no what what the outcome is.
The methods and procedures must be honest that collected the data.
It is not good to falsify or distort data.
When dealing with data avoid careless and negligent mistakes carefully and critically check your data that it corresponds.

Honesty is very key in collecting, managing, analysing and presenting your data, findings should be nothing but the truth.

Honesty as much as we try to practice it in our daily lives,it is a most do thing in M& E because the data from M&E is the bedrock of any project which determines the success and failure of the project. In as much as we know that perfection of data is almost nearly impossible atimes either at collection time or presentation time,these are errors that can be worked on to the barest minimum so we can have an honest guideline.

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Honesty deals with the dignity, wellbeing and safety of an individual. This aspect ensures that individuals do not intentionally or unintentionally cause damage be it physical, emotional or whatever it is in the workplace

Honesty in data collection and usage is a very important aspect because it gives the correct situation on the ground and it gives credibility to the data. Otherwise if any hint of dishonesty in the presentation of the data, that data will not be credible.

Indeed this ethical consideration needs to be reflected in all data presentation and donors need to be aware of the conflicts of interest within projects when presenting the data and should be at donors dispose to make decision based on all the facts that shall be presented.

M AND E REALLY NEEDS PEOPLE TO BE TRUST WORTHY. CAPTURING DATA THAT IS WRONG JUST BECAUSE YOU WANT EVERYTHING TO BE PERFECT IS NO LONGER PART OF M AND E NOW THE DATA IS NO LONGER ACCURATE AND DOESNT INTERPRET WHAT IS SAPOSE TO.

THATS WHY IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THAT TRUETH IS BEING TOLD. AS M AND E WE NEED TO ENSURE THAT DATA IS PRESENTED ACCURATE, AND IT REPRESENT WHAT IT SHOULD.

How can one detach personal interests from professionalism?

It is a great aspect that as Monitoring and Evaluation professionals we need to be aware of.

Honesty is very key in collecting, managing, analysing and presenting your data, findings should be nothing but the truth.
As a data analyst the place of ethical principles with stakeholder, beneficiaries proje t team, donors et shouldntvbe over emphasis

Attitude towards your team can also improve honesty. I do hear some workers complaining about the pressure being put on them to carry out some kind of duties and if the target is not reached, they get sacked from the work.

For me, you have to be honest with the use of data if you want it to reflect reality

'Honesty is the best policy'

The only way to people's hearts is being honest and completely transparent and making sure there is no conflict of interest.

Sharing limitations and the risks involved regarding a project should be clear and informed to the people so they know what they are getting into. This way they would be comfortable participating and sharing information.

Honesty is very key in M&E processes especially data presentation. how accurately you present your data with honesty is important.

Honesty is very key in M&E processes especially data presentation. how accurately you present your data with honesty is important.

Honesty is very key in M&E processes especially data presentation. how accurately you present your data with honesty is important.

The data must be scrupulous with regards to telling the truth.
It must be upright, not frauded, unbiased, accurate, authentic, open, plain, etc

The data must be scrupulous with regards to telling the truth.
It must be upright, not frauded, unbiased, accurate, authentic, open, plain, etc

The data must be scrupulous with regards to telling the truth.
It must be upright, not frauded, unbiased, accurate, authentic, open, plain, etc