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Monitoring & Evaluation

Understanding how data can be used to make better decisions and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of nonprofit programmes.

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September 20, 2024
Case study: Building a robust data management system
Data is an integral resource for nonprofits, yet many struggle with it. Safa India's journey reveals the potential of sound data management and what it takes to develop a system for it.
by Derrek Xavier, Devanshi Vaid | 9 min read
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August 13, 2024
Examining the state of evidence for Sustainable Development Goals
Having crossed the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, here are five key reflections on the state of evidence for all 17 SDGs.
by Zafeer Ravat, Dr Martin Bruder | 4 min read
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May 9, 2024
Case study: The importance of nonprofit M&E systems
Why are monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks important for grassroots nonprofits? Tapasya's journey presents the critical role they can play in driving impact and growth.
by Saba Kohli Dave | 9 min read
a class of girls with their hands raised--participatory research
November 23, 2023
Lessons from participatory research in Jharkhand
Those with whom research is conducted are usually seen as sources, not users, of data. What happens when findings are shared with the participants of a research project?
by Akshita Sharma | 7 min read
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November 22, 2023
How can nonprofits use psychometric tools effectively?
Nonprofits deploy psychometric tools to measure impact and identify concerns. Here are five common mistakes they make while using these tools, and how these can be avoided.
by Prajakta Mony, Tony D'souza | 5 min read
A group of school boys hanging out-life skills
August 22, 2023
What is lacking in life skills assessments in India?
Understanding a community's context needs to be at the core of life skills interventions and assessments. Here's why.
by Varsha Pillai, Sreehari Ravindranath, Daya Raja Sajeevan | 5 min read
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June 6, 2023
Is data meant for policymakers alone?
In the education sector, child learning data usually flows from teachers to policymakers and does not directly inform teaching practices that could lead to improvement in learning outcomes. How can this be changed?
by Swetha Chakravarthi, Pallavi Mukhedkar, Rohan Deshpande | 6 min read
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May 19, 2023
M&E does not have to be costly or complex
Sustaining effective monitoring and evaluation systems can be difficult. Here are four ways in which nonprofits can optimise M&E efforts.
by Mia Jeong, Linh Vo | 4 min read
two girls in school uniforms riding their bicycles on a road--outcomes-based financing
March 23, 2023
Outcomes-based financing: What do nonprofits need to know?
Pointers for nonprofits that want to capitalise on development impact bonds and other emerging financial instruments.
by Anushree Parekh, Rhea Miranda | 6 min read
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October 14, 2022
Conducting a randomised control trial (RCT) on a budget
We tend to think that RCTs are expensive, time consuming, and can only be done at scale. Here’s why those assumptions are wrong.
by Christopher Turillo | 4 min read
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