The Institute for Development Impact (I4DI) is a think+do tank dedicated to generating robust evidence to assess, inform, and strengthen policy and programs.

EVALUATION Capability

Design & Implementation of Performance Evaluations

Creation and set up
of MEL systems

Digital Tools for Data Collection & Interactive Reporting

Knowledge Management
& Learning

We work closely with clients, stakeholders, and end-users of evaluation products to understand their objectives, programmatic theories of change, and impact pathways, and ensure the use of rightsized, rigorous, and relevant methodologies to ensure utilization of evaluation findings and evidence-based decision-making.

Capability Snapshot

I4DI is home to leading experts in research and evaluation who are dedicated to the evolution and sharing of best practices. I4DI has demonstrated evaluation expertise across more than 19 sectors including Education, Resilience, Human Rights, Gender Equality, & Economic Development. Our extensive network of consultants and partner organizations enables us to generate high-quality data in remote and complex corners of the globe. We apply a systems lens to research and evaluation, ensuring products and solutions are appropriate for our culture and contexts

113
Outcome
Evaluations

604
Process
Evaluations

211
Data Quality
Assessments

80
Countries with
M&E Expertise

Evaluation Highlight

490+
Affiliated International & Local Program Evaluation
Experts in 56 countries

555
Experts with
Postgraduate
Master’s Degrees

1126
Affiliated Expert
Consultants Across
Development Sectors

179
Experts with PhD
Equivalent Degree

Performance Highlight

Shubh Samriddhi Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

2023 - 2026  | India

As the learning partner for Mars, Inc. and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, I4DI is creating a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning framework for the Shubh Samriddhi project. Leveraging insights from previous initiatives to drive systemic change in the supply chain, I4DI will support the project to serve as a conduit for extensive learning and knowledge dissemination.  Insights and best practices will be shared across the agricultural industry, influencing procurement...
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Evaluation of USAID Oceans Plastic Portfolio of Programs within Save Our Seas (SOS) Initiative

2023 - 2024 | Global

I4DI is conducting a multiple case study portfolio evaluation of USAID’s Oceans Plastics portfolio of programs within the Save Our Seas Initiative (SOS Initiative) to support the implementation of the Save Our Seas Act 2.0 of 2020 and to combat ocean plastic pollution globally.  This formative performance evaluation looks at the implementation of programming...
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Monitoring and Evaluation Training Services (METS)

2021 - 2025 | Global

Through this contract, USAID provides expertise and capacity-building services to USAID’s Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS). This contract will support REFS staff to routinely apply rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and learning to track progress, facilitate performance-based and adaptive management, remain accountable for its commitments, and learn more about effective...
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