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Monitoring & Evaluation
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
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4 min read
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
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7 min read
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
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Shriya Nene
,
Swasti Saraogi
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6 min read
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
Dayoung Lee
,
Dia Banerjee
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7 min read
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
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8 min read
November 29, 2019
The tricky business of measuring toilet use
Impact evaluations of low-cost interventions across four Indian states reveal interesting findings on how to accurately measure toilet use.
by
Radhika Menon
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5 min read
November 12, 2019
IDR Explains | Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs)
In just seven minutes and six questions, get a quick introduction to RCTs—how they work, why they're used, and what some of the criticisms and challenges around them are.
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India Development Review
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7 min read
October 25, 2019
Evidence is about facts, policy is a political decision
While economists can contribute to more informed policy discussions they ought to be cautious in offering advice on policy design.
by
Jean Drèze
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10 min read
October 9, 2019
Using data to improve programme efficiency
Six steps to identify and use key indicators in your M&E processes.
by
Pritam Prasun
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4 min read
July 19, 2019
Single studies cannot inform policy-making
While using evidence is important to form policies and programmes, it may not always lead to the right decision, particularly when there is not enough material.
by
Emmanuel Jimenez
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3 min read
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