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Measuring Development Impact

Evidence-based insights for adaptive programming

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

  • Digital MEL systems and dashboards

  • Real-time performance tracking

  • Adaptive management protocols

  • Results-based management systems

  • Data visualization and reporting tools

OUR Approach

METHODOLOGICAL RIGOUR

We deploy the right method for each question. Our toolkit spans RCTs, econometrics, and machine learning alongside ethnography, outcome harvesting, and participatory evaluation—capturing both "what happened" and "why" across complex programmes.

DECISION-READY INSIGHTS

 We turn data into action. Real-time dashboards, adaptive management protocols, and rapid feedback loops ensure evaluation findings drive programme improvement - not just compliance reporting.

GLOBAL DELIVERY, FRONTLINE EXPERIENCE

Our evaluators bring first-hand experience from cutting-edge MEL programmes worldwide - including fragile and conflict-affected contexts where credible evidence matters most. We know what works because we've delivered it.

Impact Measurement Projects

ADB TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VALIDATIONS

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.

GROWTH GATEWAY PROGRAMME

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.

KIAT INFRASTRUCTURE 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.

KP EDUCATION SECTOR PROGRAMME

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.

ACEBA AFGHANISTAN

 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.


MOBILIST

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

View all our evaluations and MEL projects 

Related Services

Impact measurement work often integrates capabilities from our other practice areas

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