This How-To Note supplements ADS 201.3.4.10, provides an overview of what is typically included in an Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plan, and outlines practical steps for developing, reviewing, and managing one. The primary audience includes Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) / Agreement Officer’s Representatives (AORs) and implementing partners. Additional users of this Note include monitoring and evaluation points of contact (M&E POCs) in Mission technical or program offices, and learning advisors where they exist.