Our advanced monitoring, evaluation, and learning capabilities span complex randomized controlled trials and impact evaluations to participatory action research and conflict-sensitive assessments. We deliver independent evaluation and real-time learning systems that prove what works and drive adaptive programming – including in active conflict zones and fragile states where traditional evaluators can’t operate.
What we do
QUANTITATIVE impact evaluation
Methods that prove impact and generate actionable evidence
Focus areas
Impact evaluation and attribution analysis
Theory of change and results frameworks
Value for money assessment
Political economy analysis
Qualitative Participatory research
In-depth methods that capture context and explain why programmes work
Focus areas
Ethnographic and case study research
Outcome harvesting and MSC techniques
Participatory evaluation approaches
Stakeholder analysis and power mapping
CONFLICT-SENSITIVE MEL SYSTEMS
Specialized evaluation frameworks for fragile states, conflict analysis integration, and adaptive management protocols
Focus areas
Conflict-sensitive and “do no harm” evaluation frameworks
Security risk assessment and mitigation
Third-party monitoring and remote evaluation
Adaptive management in volatile contexts
REAL-TIME LEARNING PLATFORM
Digital monitoring dashboards, adaptive programming protocols, and rapid feedback mechanisms for course correction
Focus areas
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Digital MEL systems and dashboards
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Real-time performance tracking
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Adaptive management protocols
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Results-based management systems
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Data visualization and reporting tools
OUR Approach
Impact Measurement Projects
Asian Development Bank | 2023-2026 | Regional - Multi-Country
Validating multilateral technical assistance effectiveness
Impact
- 50+ technical assistance completion reports validated
- Development effectiveness of ADB interventions assessed
- Institutional learning systems strengthened
Our Role
Independent validation support assessing TA completion reports, development outcomes, and institutional effectiveness for ADB's flagship programmes.
FCDO | £50M | 2024-2026 | Multi-Country
Evaluating FCDO's flagship trade programme
Impact
- Multi-country trade and investment interventions assessed
- 2X Challenge and ESG frameworks integrated across multiple countries
- Gender-smart investment models validated for scale Challenge and green investment evaluation frameworks applied
Our Role
Technical advisor on assessing effectiveness of investment mobilization, trade facilitation, and gender-lens investing across FCDO's flagship multi-country programme.
DFAT | 2024-2026 | Indonesia
Climate-resilient infrastructure through PPPs
Impact
- AUD 374M government budget mobilized for infrastructure
- Gender and climate standards embedded in project design
6 climate-resilientPPP projects prepared with 2X integration
Our Role
MEL and advisory partner delivering results frameworks, performance tracking systems, and adaptive learning mechanisms for climate-resilient PPP infrastructure.
DFID | £203.5M | 2017-2021 | Pakistan (Provincial - KP)
Strengthening education governance and service delivery systems
Impact
- Education governance reforms evaluated across 30,000+ schools
- Learning outcomes measurement systems validated
- Gender equity in education access assessed
Our Role
Independent evaluators delivering performance and process evaluation of education sector governance and service delivery reforms.
USAID | $105.7M | 2023-2024 | Afghanistan
Export competitiveness in fragile and transition contexts
Impact
Export competitiveness evaluated in post-transition context
Women's economic participation measured in fragile environment
Value chain development outcomes assessed
Our Role
OUR ROLE Conflict-sensitive evaluation lead measuring private sector development and women's entrepreneurship in Afghanistan's transition environment.
FCDO | £90M | 2021 | Global
Mobilising institutional capital at scale
Impact
Investment products listed on London, Johannesburg exchanges
Institutional capital mobilization models demonstrated at scale
Blended finance mechanisms validated for frontier markets
Our Role
MEL framework architect designing theory of change, results measurement systems, and impact tracking for institutional capital mobilization.
Explore Our Complete Impact Measurement Portfolio
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Related Services
Impact measurement work often integrates capabilities from our other practice areas
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