This Monitoring Framework provides basic guidance on the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) needs for the Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (the Network). The Monitoring Framework aligns with the Network goals, strategic objectives, implementation framework and World Health Organization (WHO) standards for improving maternal and newborn care in health facilities (2016)1 and the WHO standards for improving quality of care for children and young adolescents in health facilities (2018).2