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and structure of theAdaptationM&ENavigator, its limitations and how it can be used in practice. 18.2 SpecificPurposes forM&EofAdaptation toClimate Change Theliterature identifiesanumberofgeneralpurposesformonitoringandevaluating adaptation interventions, including: assessing whether they are achieving their objectives; supporting management under uncertainty; facilitating learning; and providingaccountability(e.g.Pringle2011;PROVIA2013;SpearmanandMcGray 2011).However, decisionmakers typically encounter the need forM&Eof adap- tation in light ofmore particular reasons. Based on a literature review (including amongst others the resources listed inBours et al. 2014a) and the author’s experi- ence in supporting the development of national and sub-national adaptationM&E Context in which the Adaptation M&E Navigator is applied 1. Determine what you want to do M&E for and by whom its findings should be used. Apply the Adaptation M&E Navigator 2. Identify the specific M&E purpose that applies. 3. Assess the suitability of the associated M&E approaches. 4. Select an M&E approach that fits the context. 5. Seek required know- how and resources to develop and implement the M&E system. Fig. 18.1 Steps in selecting a suitableM&Eapproach for adaptation 18 TheAdaptationM&ENavigator:ADecisionSupportTool for the. . . 329