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  • The integrity of this course is important to me at runtime.

  • الأمانة باختصار هي دمج بين الموضوعية والمصداقية وعدم الانحياز وبعض الخصال التي ان تؤدي بمجملها الى الحقيقة ونقل الواقع كما هو وبالاضافة الى عدم التهاون بالقوانين مع الأخذ بعين الاعتبار توفر الرحمة والقفز فوق بعض معسِّرات العمل لاكمال عملية الالتزام بحفظ البيانات وعدم الخلط لجعل بعض البيانات توحي بعدم المصداقية او النقص والانتقال الى جعل البيانات كما هي مع شرح الحالة التي تحيط بهذه البيانات

  • generally, honesty is a great virtue and should always be implemented throughout a project. as we go on about our project we should ensure honesty as much as possible. do not lie about the project goal, do not lie or twist the truth to your benefit, and do not lie to the donors. most important of all never lie about the outcome of your project.

  • This is M&E concern that we refer as Ethical principles that require that all finding must be shared
    and all data represented must be accurate and clear

  • Honesty is really one key factor in collecting and using data!

  • The data collected should be cleared and answer the research questions (while the research questions themselves should also cover the purpose of the research or evaluation). Vague questions will lead to poor data being collected.

  • Honesty is essential in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) because it ensures that data is accurate and reflects the true state of the program or intervention being evaluated. Honesty involves being truthful and transparent about the data that is collected and reported, including any limitations or uncertainties associated with the data.

    In M&E, honesty is important for several reasons. First, it helps to build trust between the program or intervention being evaluated and stakeholders, including funders, partners, and beneficiaries. When stakeholders know that the data they are receiving is accurate and reliable, they are more likely to support the program or intervention.

    Second, honesty is important for ensuring that programs and interventions are effective. If data is manipulated or misrepresented, it can lead to incorrect conclusions about the effectiveness of the program or intervention. This can result in resources being allocated to ineffective programs or interventions, which can be detrimental to beneficiaries and stakeholders.

    Finally, honesty is important for accountability. M&E is used to hold programs and interventions accountable for their performance and to identify areas for improvement. If data is not honest or accurate, it can make it difficult to identify areas for improvement and to hold programs and interventions accountable for their performance.

    In summary, honesty is a crucial element of M&E. It ensures that data is accurate and reliable, builds trust with stakeholders, promotes effective programs and interventions, and supports accountability.

  • M&E guys should prove themselves honest to their organization by providing continuously accurate and valid data from the intervention's process monitoring and collecting data on outcome indicators, as the management mostly makes decision based on the collected and disseminated data by M&E, therefore the facts and reality should be included in the M&E data and report and do not be ignored.

  • honesty is very important for every thing.

  • Honesty principles in practices means data needs to be transparently collated, managed, analyzed and presented. This is applicable to each and every part of the processes mentioned and most importantly reports should be honestly presented.

  • Honesty as a principle of M&E provides the accuracy both in Data collections, limitation strategies, finding representation and other interests professionally or personally

  • Of course without honesty you become biased and May result to wrong findings in any research carried out.

  • Honesty is one of the aspects that is usually difficult to maintain. my question is; how do you maintain honesty in a crisis environment ??

  • Increase the value of your business by reducing the perception of risk.
    Not only is an honest person respected by all parties, but being fully transparent can increase the value of your business(by reducing the perception of risk) and make your business easier to sell. Being honest reduces the buyer’s perception of risk, which means they may be willing to pay mor…
    Save yourself time by being honest.
    Being honest also saves you time from having to remember any half-truths that may have been told. It gives you freedom because you have nothing to hide.

  • Conflict of interest is one of the areas that a lot of practitioners fail to be honest in while implementing programs

  • The M&E professionals should always ensure that their data is honestly and clearly collected, managed, analyzed and presented. In other words, to avoid unethical issues to interfere in the quality of collected data, the M&E representatives should serous enough not to lie and present false conclusions about their data.

  • Honest on presenting data is not on M&E only it should be on any kind of information told or written.

  • it is important for ME specialists to avoid preconceived judgments based on their colleagues' or boss assumptions or suggestions simply to please them. Honesty and unbiased decisions are the keys to success.

  • Honesty in M&E will have integrity on your data and the report thereafter. It is better to present the real outcomes of the data than manipulate it to fit individual bias or appeasement policy

  • It is always good to be honest when planning for M&E, when implementing projects and when reporting. Lies are always inconsistent and they lead to donor flight, wrong policy directions and they also foster incompetence.

  • It is important to be mindful when collecting data its use and presenting the data accurately. It is equally important to let all stakeholders know of the limitations and challenges that one may face in the course of the process.

  • I think honesty is fundamental in Data strategies, and the single most important thing that drives our interactions with stakeholders, when we so daringly need to impress.

  • Honesty mean that for a successful employee we need to follow to important issues.
    the one is our knowledge professionalism
    the second one is our committment it means honesty and loyality

  • Honesty mean that for a successful employee we need to follow to important issues.
    the one is our knowledge professionalism
    the second one is our committment it means honesty and loyality

  • It is a very relevant point. To be honest it is always good because is related to your integrity, and manipulating the data scenario can impact negatively the decision.

  • Honesty is very necessary especially in field of data management, not being honest with your data's usually has a comeback effects that is not always pleasant to the recieving end. It could tarnish ones image and degrade one to the full

  • Honest data use goes far beyond simply publishing knowingly inaccurate data; it is really important to represent data in such a way that your audience will not misunderstand your findings. If you unintentionally make a claim that your data cannot support, this could still be considered dishonest, regardless of your intentions.

  • Honesty is one of the essential principles of ethical behavior, yes there is need to share limitations of your M&E strategies to the interested parties or stakeholders and preferably at the beginning of the project so that people do not develop unrealistic expectations about the project.

  • Honesty is about principles and values that everyone does not born with it but leans during life. So, by walking with those principles you will avoid being dishonest wherever you are, mainly on important services like data management because can impact negatively the decisions!

  • If my organization has collected and analysed data with a conclusion that is against a certain firm which is not the sponsor of the research. Would it be advisable to present the research to them first before presenting it to the public? I think it is better to present it to the public first for if it is presented to the firm first it would:

    • Bring about undue pressure on my organisation to alter data or conclusion in favour of the firm.

    • It would interfere with the impact of the research especially when the firm goes on a charm offensive before you release it to the public.
      Do advice on this aspect.

  • Honesty forms the foundation of M&E work. It ensures accurate and reliable data, fosters transparency and trust, upholds ethical standards, and facilitates learning and improvement. By prioritising honesty in M&E practices, we strengthen the integrity of evaluations, enhance decision-making processes, and ultimately contribute to more effective and ethical outcomes. Problem for me is when there is a translation involved where the language barrier can influence or affect the honesty of the data collection.

  • A conflict of interest happens when you or your organization might gain something useful if a certain outcome is reached.

  • It is very important to have integrity and focus on building a long lasting relation based on honesty even when it seems not being honest might seem beneficial.

  • Honesty is very crucial at all times, especial when dealing with data.

  • Honesty is very important, and I agree that your data collection's limitations and challenges should be informed or presented. Some projects, example 100% condom used project, may not be able to collect the actual usage of condoms from the direct beneficiaries due to different cultures. However, the data can be collected from those who sell or distribute condoms at the shop or public. In this case, the data presentation might be accurate, but if the limitation is mentioned, the readers/audience will understand the represented data and results.

  • The idea that I found most interesting and had not initially thought of is the need to disclose relationships and potential conflicts of interest with your studies. While I knew that it is unethical to outright lie in your data to support a desired conclusion, such as the example of the pharmaceutical company and lying about the outcomes of the test. However, I had not considered the need to disclose a potential conflict of interest even when the data presented is 100% accurate. I now understand the need to disclose potential conflicts of interest, as hiding them from the public is still an unethical practice. Additionally, I thought the need to ensure that your conclusions are accurately reflected by your data. When presented with data such as that in the example given, it can be easy to see how someone might misinterpreted the data and give an inaccurate conclusion such as counseling programs help lower adolescent pregnancy rates. That is why it is important to consider what your data actually shows, in this case a correlation between the two. Correlation does not equate to causation.

  • It is crucial to ensure data consistency before any presentation and to be well-informed about the process of data collection, transformation, and usage.

  • Honesty is very needed in how we get and present actual data that also influence the quality and information we convey to other relevant parties.

  • There is indeed often a conflict of interest regarding being honest when dealing with program data. This is often so, when M&E is constantly pressured by implementing teams or programs teams that are constantly needing to achieve or are trying to show that they have achieved the project goals.
    It then is important to ensure that honesty of paramount importance when presenting data, more especially while working a project team that is abscessed with results either by hook or crook. As M&E, we really ought to give the proper directions so that ethics are adhered to and enlighten teams on how biased and dishonest data could potentially affect or harm the populations we are trying to help.

  • We have to present the data that are truth. If we present the fake data then it may lead to failure of the project. In other word it can misguided the outcome and impact

  • I saw the importance of ethics in the data collection phase

  • I saw the importance of ethics in the data collection phase

  • without data we cannot do anything however data can cause many legal issues when used incorrectly and also cause embrassment to individual, when using data that is confidential ensure that the data is no persimable to unathorised persons. we apply honesty and integrity .

  • Honesty issues occur all the time especially during reporting of project outcomes and findings. in Many cases, project are not as planned. Donors have rigid contracts with organizations, and organizations either want to remain working, or do not want to be considered incompetent end up reporting something very far from the actual.

    It all has to start from how a program is planned, and all programs must give room for modifications where there is need. Without all these, people will be forced to report false data.

    Well for me, I take accurate data, and report what I have found.

    The implication is that we have to replan

  • Honesty is a very important part of data collection, analysis and presentation, it can affect the aims and objectives of the program.

  • Honesty is a very important part of data collection, analysis and presentation, it can affect the aims and objectives of the program.

  • It's very important to honest with data, however i don't understand the example given with the pharmacy company, why publishing that the drug is effective if the date is accurate, could be unethical

  • When we collect data ensure that every piece of information fill correctly and honestly no fraud and false information filled , this is also ensures that if anyone one told you something personal, and do not want to fill any fill because he share his personal thoughts with you by faith ensure that if you see any new or something interesting views or something touches your mind or heart please consider it if you make interest in any of family or other things collect in your data.it may also consider that your M&E is concise and everyone can understand easily

  • it's not enough to till the truth the circumstances of data collection and the personnel involved should be clarified for more transparency

  • its very important for you as a project manager to inform your participants what they are participating

  • if you are not honest you cannot work any people

  • Collect use and present your data accurately.
    You understand that lying is morally wrong and can couse damage.
    It's significantly to don't present the data that you know it's in accurate.

  • Provide skilled professional service.
    You should have to ensure the cultural and technical skills to carry out M&E process.
    Like
    Mapping stake holder needs
    Storing data securely
    Designing surveys

  • Honesty- It is a simple concept but encompasses a few sub concepts such as: data should be accurate, the date should be represented accurately, limitations of strategy should be communicated clearly and share personal and professional outcomes vividly.

  • collect use and present your data accurately.
    you understand that lying is morally wrong and can couse damage.
    ensure that data your data your present is accurate

  • Collect use and present your data accurately
    You understand that lying is morally wrong and can couse damage.
    Ensure that the data your present is accurate.

  • Honesty and integrity are the integral component of M&E

  • Transparency and honesty is very important in communicating data.

  • the team need to honesty to present in data

  • I am totally reflecting on why most organisations offer consultants some contracts to carrry out some market studies or surveys on their behalf. To curb conflict of interest from them

  • honesty is not credible data, which reflects reality

  • It is important to be honest, it will safe lots of stress and damages.

  • It is important to be honest, it will safe lots of stress and damages.

  • Limitations of data collection and use must take into consideration the area of interests of key stakeholders and the participants of the study.

  • I love the statement that says If your are not sure of raw data do not use, but what of the case that is external that enter the data

  • we have to be responsible and positive with what we have collected or our coleections

  • Good insight, very helpful.

  • I always see conflict of interest to mean a different thing, but today I have been enlighten that it means doing things honestly, representating the data as it is without any favour of whether this is your donor or an affiliate organization.

  • Honesty, speaking and acting truthfully, is more than not lying, deceiving, stealing, or cheating.

  • Honesty is a core ethical value / principle for the M&E professionals to maintain the reliability and accuracy of the data. Another point is the transparency should be maintain in the situation where the conflict of interest arises. The limitations of the M&E strategies also need to be mentioned.

  • Honesty, i must say is lacking nowadays. whenever we plan to present data, though we know what that means, we always try to manipulate it if it doesn't bring favorable answers.
    so prepare yourself to tell the truth, always tell what we could have done better.

  • Presenting accurate data makes things easier for someone who is analysis the data because if the data is inaccurate then M&E specialist will have to take extreme measures and that might damage the reputation of the organization. The data should be clear and honest .

  • Honesty is equally a very important principle as it reminds data collectors on the need to present data accurately and as M&E practitioners we are reminded to be honest about any limitations in our work.

  • Embracing ethical behavior in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practices offers numerous benefits. It builds trust and credibility among stakeholders, supporting ongoing support for projects. Accurate data representation empowers informed decision-making, ensuring actions align with intended outcomes. Acknowledging limitations fosters realistic expectations and a nuanced understanding among stakeholders. Ethical integrity, including conflict of interest disclosure, guards against bias and enhances trust. Ethical M&E practices also facilitate learning and adaptation, leading to more effective interventions. In sum, ethical M&E practices not only protect an organization's reputation but also contribute to credible, impactful, and sustainable initiatives.

  • at times the conflict of loyalty can happen in religion, affecting a relative or choosing between tasks that affect you differently. here you choose a MIN

  • Before collecting any data it is useful to stop and assess the situation, to make sure that money and time is
    not wasted. The basic principles of data collection include keeping things as simple as possible; planning
    the entire process of data selection, collection, analysis and use from the start; and ensuring that any data
    collected is valid, reliable and credible. It is also important that honesty is considered to achieve the previous ideas properly.

  • Before collecting any data it is useful to stop and assess the situation, to make sure that money and time is
    not wasted. The basic principles of data collection include keeping things as simple as possible; planning
    the entire process of data selection, collection, analysis and use from the start; and ensuring that any data
    collected is valid, reliable and credible. It is also important that honesty is considered to achieve the previous ideas properly.

  • Honesty is very important..In this case the data collector might give false information to the donor and it might work out for them and eventually succeeding them but later on the truth still finds its way when the donors get the real truth about them,or get to know them personally and find something different they wil back out
    Hence damaging the name of the pharmaceutical company
    So honesty is important at all cost even in data collection.

  • Useful insights. Mostly because such honesty is likely to build or strengthen the trust with various stakeholders and vice-versa.

  • I think upholding the "honest principle" fosters credibility, integrity, and trustworthiness in the M&E process, ultimately contributing to more effective and ethical development work.

  • Honesty is an important principle in M&E. Ensure that you address any questionable M&E practices during data collection and analysis whether due to negligence or mistakes by M&E staff. Correct any questionable M&E practices even if it means collecting additional data. This probably will ensure that data collected is accurate and is a representation of the target population.

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  • This truly gives clarity on how honesty is important. The data collected should be able to overrule personal prejudices and be presented in the most accurate and unbiased way.

  • Evaluators must ensure the honesty and integrity of the entire evaluation process

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  • Reporting realistic data and reporting data to satisfy donor's expectations are important issues that needs utmost honesty.

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  • Formulating your needs as questions or hypotheses helps ensure that you are gathering the data you should be gathering and that you are thinking about the possible gaps in the data. Of course, the questions you ask should evolve as you look at the data.

    It's a five-step framework to analyze data. The five steps are: 1) Identify business questions, 2) Collect and store data, 3) Clean and prepare data, 4) Analyze data, and 5) Visualize and communicate data.

  • Wow am learning good stuff!

  • Honesty is a fundamental ethical principle that emphasizes truthfulness, sincerity, and straightforwardness in one's actions and communication. It involves being genuine and transparent, upholding the truth even when faced with difficult situations. In ethical contexts, honesty forms the basis of trust between individuals, organizations, and societies. Upholding honesty promotes integrity, fosters credibility, and strengthens relationships. It also plays a vital role in decision-making processes, ensuring that choices are made based on accurate information. Overall, honesty is essential for maintaining ethical standards and promoting a fair and just society

  • Honesty was, is and will always be the best policy no matter the circumstances. That said, some organizations are sometimes tempted or actually blow their numbers or mis-report findings in order to magnify their achievements and gain favour with donors, partners or other stakeholders. With regular recording of progress honestly, with time organic progression will be evident.

  • All personnel must be committed to telling the truth in all forms of communication and in all actions. This includes never purposely telling partial truths, selectively omitting information, making misrepresentations or overstatements.
    Honesty, speaking and acting truthfully, is more than not lying, deceiving, stealing, or cheating. It entails showing respect towards others and having integrity and self-awareness.

  • The principle of honesty implies a general prohibition against falsifying, fabricating, or misrepresenting data, results, or other types of information pertaining to scientific publication. Honesty applies to a variety of other aspects of research, such as grant proposals, peer review, personnel actions, accounting and finance, expert testimony, informed consent, media relations, and public education. As mentioned previously, honesty plays a key role in the search for knowledge and in promoting cooperation and trust among researchers. Few scientists or scholars dispute the importance of honesty and most people understand what it means to fabricate or falsify information pertaining to research. However, a few points of clarification will be helpful.

  • It i important to be honest while presenting data

  • there is need to have accurate collected and presented

  • Ensuring honesty in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) involves accuracy in data presentation, accurate representation of findings, transparency about limitations, and disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest to maintain ethical standards.

  • The data must not be used for publication or disclosure of its confidentiality to determine goals

  • Aa an M&E specialist it is essential that you ensure program teams are abiding by the honesty principle throughout the project phase. Some of the guiding steps towards achieving honesty include.

    • Cross checking data regularly to ensure that it is accurate
    • Analyzing data and confirm that the findings are accurately presented
    • Share with all the stakeholders the limitations of your M&E strategy
    • Share with all the stakeholders any of the findings that you might have a conflict of interest in a certain outcome of your project
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  • a conflict of interest may be the hardest thing to show, but as I am an antrhopologist I'm quite ussed to sharing everything so that the research is as accurate as possible

  • I learned the importance of honesty during data collection of M&E and the principles you should follow to keep your data ethical.

  • Monitoring: Collecting project information regularly to measure the progress of your project or activity. This helps to track performance over time and to make informed decisions about the effectiveness of projects and the efficient use of resources.

    Evaluation: Evaluation measures how well the project activities have achieved the project’s objectives and how much changes in outcomes can be directly linked to a project’s interventions.

  • Honesty is an important ethical principle in data collection, it insures that data is collected and presented correctly.

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