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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.

Shaila, an enumerator at Good Business Lab is standing in a garment factory and reading a report
April 19, 2022
Breaking the glass ceiling, one survey at a time
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.
by Shaila Mahalamani | 6 min read
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April 15, 2022
Why we need to pay research participants
Despite their significant contributions to data collection, research participants are often inadequately compensated. Here’s why this must change.
by Douglas MacKay | 7 min read
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September 29, 2021
‘Who determines what impact matters most?’
By incorporating participatory research into their programme evaluations, nonprofits can challenge inequality while also building more inclusive organisations.
by Tanaya Jagtiani, Lymari Benitez, Katie Smith Milway | 6 min read
A woman wearing an orange saree watching a girl wearing a mask operate a mobile phone. The article that funders in the social sector have an incredible opportunity and obligation to change our one-way relationship with data.
August 17, 2021
Funders, it’s time we change our relationship with data
Data should be used to empower frontline workers, governments, and communities to take smarter decisions, not just for donor reporting.
by Anantika Singh, Reshma Anand | 5 min read
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February 17, 2021
India’s social sector has a data problem
Evidence-based policy-making in India will not improve until we make administrative data more reliable.
by Abhirup Bhunia | 4 min read
Surveyer using electronic device to gather data
January 20, 2021
Remote data collection: Getting it right
Six tips to help ensure your phone surveys are efficient and effective.
by Sheetal Rajan, Sushmita Das, Anuja Jayaraman | 4 min read
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December 16, 2020
Evaluate schemes for better outcomes
Programme evaluations could improve the effectiveness of public policies and drive more efficient use of public funds.
by Alok Mishra, Vijay Avinandan | 7 min read
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December 1, 2020
Are investors thinking about impact?
Impact measurement and management can help impact investors make better decisions at each stage of the investment life cycle.
by Ramraj Pai, Shriya Nene, Swasti Saraogi | 6 min read
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October 30, 2020
“The most useful data is not always a hard number”
Four lessons on how data can be used to keep programmes on the right track.
by Dia Banerjee, Dayoung Lee | 7 min read
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September 30, 2020
Six myths about remote data collection
A cost-effective approach that is more than just a substitute for in-person surveys.
by Devyani Srinivasan, Priya Kekre | 8 min read
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