Monitoring & Evaluation

We tend to think that RCTs are expensive, time consuming, and can only be done at scale. Here’s why those assumptions are wrong.

A programme to improve school governance in MP was scaled up despite being ineffective. What can its perceived success teach us about improving public service delivery at scale?

Arun Maira speaks with Hari Menon and Vineet Rai about how the social sector and the investing world must move beyond numbers when it comes to measuring social impact.

Insights from a landscape study that looks at how young changemakers and organisations are changing the law and social justice space in India to make it more equitable.

A day in the life of an enumerator from Karnataka who talks about the challenges of being a working woman and the value of good communication in data collection.

Despite their significant contributions to data collection, research participants are often inadequately compensated. Here’s why this must change.

By incorporating participatory research into their programme evaluations, nonprofits can challenge inequality while also building more inclusive organisations.

Data should be used to empower frontline workers, governments, and communities to take smarter decisions, not just for donor reporting.

Evidence-based policy-making in India will not improve until we make administrative data more reliable.

Six tips to help ensure your phone surveys are efficient and effective.