impact evaluation

To effectively track progress and evaluate results of community-driven initiatives, funders and nonprofits must start by asking what success looks like from the community’s perspective.

Scaling impact isn’t about doing more, it’s about enabling others. Here's how decentralised delivery and shared ownership can drive scale.

Public hearings are central to India’s environmental impact assessment process. Yet the Chhabra Thermal Power Plant case shows how community voices are being ignored.

From respondent confusion to reporting errors, data collection often faces complex challenges. Here's how regular checks and training can help.

Outcomes-based financing demands more than just tracking data—it requires a shift in how nonprofits use monitoring and evaluation to drive real impact.

Impact evaluations don’t always show success. When results are null or negative, communicating them can be tricky. Here’s how to do it effectively.

Measuring systems change is a complex process. But moving from static data points to a more dynamic approach can help assess an initiative's systems-level impact.

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.

India’s budgeting process can be bolstered by linking financial allocations to programme outcomes. For this to work, we need strong impact evaluations and collaborative goal setting.

Development models often overlook natural capital and focus solely on economic shifts. But what could measuring the liveability of a place tell us?