This evolving body of reports captures the seven phases of the PWMES, also referred to as the "Western Cape Model", which speaks to; "An integrated approach is needed for an institutionalised Monitoring and Evaluation system for the PGWC that is able to assess and identify the reasons for its performance and measure results. In essence, this implies that Monitoring and Evaluation goes beyond compliance and that outputs of programmes and interventions could be translated into outcomes and results. To answer the question as to whether any results are produced to shape policy-making and policy implementation, a results-based Monitoring and Evaluation approach has been adopted for the PWMES." (The PWMES for the Western Cape Province: Western Cape Model. September 2009. p.13.)

"The PWMES is established against the background of a nationally and provincially agreed need for improved systems and processes in the quest for improved service delivery." (The PWMES for the Western Cape Province: Western Cape Model. September 2009. p.13.)

The seven phases addresses the following steps:

• Readiness Assessment and Stakeholder Engagements.
• Overarching Frameworks for the PWMES.
• Indicator Development Process.
• Monitoring and Results Frameworks.
• Data Management and Data Assessment.
• Building the Information Architecture for the PWMES and PWMES-planning to implement.

• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Glossary of terms 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier and University of Cape Town, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39151-7
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39153-4
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39154-1
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Summary of the Indicator Development Process 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier and University of Cape Town, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39155-8
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Readiness Assessment Report 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier and University of Cape Town, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39151-0
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Indicator Framework for the Statistical Themes 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier and University of Cape Town, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39156-5
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Indicator Framework for the Six month report card 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39157-2
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Monitoring and Results Framework for the Six month report card 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39159-6
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Data Assessment Report 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier and University of Cape Town, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39162-6
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Core Directory of Common Data Sources: Part 1: Mainstream Data 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier and University of Cape Town, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39160-2
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Core Directory of Common Data Sources: Part 2: Provincial Administrative Data 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier and University of Cape Town, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39161-9
• The Provincial-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System: Business Requirement Specification 2009.
  Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Department of the Premier and University of Cape Town, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit.
  ISBN : 978-0-621-39163-3