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Monitoring & evaluation “Is a robust monitoring and evaluation system being used to effectively measure implementation progress, and progress towards meeting objectives?” > Is there a robust monitoring and evaluation system in place? Is it clear what will be assessed, by whom, when and how? > Is the monitoring and evaluation system being used as planned? > Is the monitoring and evaluation system delivering useful information for management and decision making, as well as evidence of effectiveness? > Is the information being used appropriate for management, accountability and learning needs? > Is data gender-disaggregated to measure the impact of the strategy on men and women, boys and girls? > Do monitoring and evaluation arrangements use or strengthen local monitoring and evaluation systems and/or capacity as appropriate? Sustainability “Will benefits last?” > To what extent will significant benefits endure after Australia’s contribution has ceased? Is it clear what sustainable benefits and changes the strategy aims to generate? > Is this strategy producing environmentally sustainable outcomes? Is it likely to be adversely affected by environmental changes? Gender equity “Are we achieving it and how are we achieving it?” > Is the strategy producing meaningful changes in the lives of women and girls? Do women and girls have equal access to the benefits from this strategy? > How well does the initiative strategy integrate gender equality into objectives and the consideration of risks and sustainability? > What progress has been made on addressing/resolving any gender equality issues identified during the development of the strategy? > Is the monitoring and evaluation assessing and reporting on progress towards desired gender equality outcomes and impact? Cross cutting issues “What else is at stake?” > How does the strategy contribute to Australia’s policy commitments on aid effectiveness, use of government systems, anti-corruption, as well as cross-cutting thematic issues such as HIV/AIDS, environment and climate change, disability, or other Australia or Australian Government policy commitments, as relevant? Risk management “How is risk being managed?” > What are the significant risks requiring management attention? Are there any new risks emerging? > Are there strategies in place to manage risks? How well are these strategies working? Do other controls need to be put in place?