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283 been conceptualised. Work could include developing planning templates, designing or adapting information collection and analysis tools, developing indicators, developing protocols or methodologies for service-user participation, designing report templates, developing protocols for when and how evaluations and impact assessments are carried out, developing learning mechanisms, designing databases (Simister, 2009), plaining for reflection and learning events, developing M&E budgets, terms of references and other tasks deemed important to make the system effective and functional. 7. Orient and train user – as the M&E system is rolled out, users should be oriented and trained on how to use the system. The system should be frequently adjusted and improved. Therefore, training on how to not only use it but assess its quality is vital during this stage. 8. Implement the M&E system – the M&E system is only good if it is implemented. The system should be interactive and responsive, otherwise it risks to be just one of those documents in the office. To avoid this, many organisations are now developing web-based responsive and interactive systems. 9. Make the system respond to different information needs of stakeholders - An organisation’s M&E system needs to respond horizontally (with other organisational systems and processes) also known as internal needs and vertically (with the needs and requirements of other stakeholders) also known as external needs. Horizontally, the system should respond to financial, administrative, logistics, fundraising, human resources and learning needs (Simister, 2008). Vertically, the system should respond to external stakeholder needs detailed in the communication strategy, such, as best practices used in an intervention, project target groups and catchment areas among others. Quality of the M&E system and how to update the system Once a system has been set up, check for its quality. According to the IFAD (2002), the standard criteria for assessing the quality of your M&E system are:  Utility – the M&E system should serve the practical information needs of intended users.  Feasibility - the methods, sequences, timing and processing procedures proposed should be realistic, prudent and cost effective.  Propriety - the M&E activities should be conducted legally, ethically and with due regard for the welfare of those affected by the results.  Accuracy – the M&E outputs should reveal and convey technically adequate, fair and accurate information.