The concept of providing a “core” set of M&E tools for JFFLS is important in order to generate standard information on performance across different programmes. Monitoring and evaluation systems should not represent an undue burden on Programme staff but at the same time should provide key information for monitoring the progress of the programme and evaluating whether the programme was successful. It is assumed that programmes will have information needs beyond what the core tools provide, and thus will feel free to collect other M&E data as defined for their specific programmes.