Monitoring Toolkit
Public Diplomacy Monitoring Toolkit
Comprehensive PD monitoring toolkit—scope, purpose, and application; how to use logic models, monitoring plans, and AARs aligned with 18 FAM 300.
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Appendix J: Public Diplomacy Monitoring Glossary
Plain-language glossary for public diplomacy monitoring—definitions for AAR, logic model, indicators, outputs, outcomes, targets, and more.
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Appendices H+I: After-action reviews
After-action reviews for public diplomacy—download a practical AAR template and see a completed example to capture lessons and plan next steps.
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Appendices F+G: Monitoring plans
Monitoring plans made practical—download a template and see a completed example with indicators, data sources, targets, and actuals.
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Appendix E: Developing public diplomacy outcomes
Step-by-step guide to write short- and long-term public diplomacy outcomes—covering attitudes, behaviors, partnerships, awareness, relationships, and skills.
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Appendices C+D: Logic models and templates
Download a fillable logic model template plus a completed example for public diplomacy programs—map inputs, activities, outputs, and short/long-term outcomes.
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Appendix B: Monitoring grants and section activities
How to monitor grants and section-implemented activities—who does what, what to require in NOFOs, and how to use templates for plans and reviews.
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Section Five: Public Diplomacy monitoring process in depth
An in-depth, step-by-step walkthrough of the public diplomacy monitoring process with tips, examples, and ways to integrate monitoring into daily work.
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Section Four: How do I monitor?
Overview of the PD monitoring process: build a logic model, create a monitoring plan, and run an after-action review—roles, workflows, and best practices.
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Section Three: How much does monitoring cost?
What PD monitoring costs—free, approved tools you can use today and when to budget for surveys, licenses, or research support.
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Section Two: What should I monitor?
What to monitor in PD—selection criteria to prioritize activities, when to rely on existing frameworks, and examples of good candidates.
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Section One: Introduction to Public Diplomacy monitoring
Introduction to public diplomacy monitoring: what it is vs. evaluation, why it matters, and where to start—aligned with 18 FAM 300 guidance.