Evidence for Change
Evidence for Change specialises in facilitating theories of change, alternate analysis, results frameworks, and tools; building evidence through pluralistic methodologies, participatory learning, and action; and establishing efficient monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems through a multidisciplinary approach.
We specialise in designing and conducting research and evaluation in multiple domains, with a variety of partners, through a collaborative process.
We deliver quality impact evaluations through rigorous experimental, quasi-experimental, mixed-method, and qualitative methods, both nationally and internationally. Our focus areas include conducting impact assessments, programme evaluations, summative and performance evaluations, action research, exploratory and formative assessments, literature reviews, sectoral studies, and organisational assessments, amongst others.
We have partnered with experts from
Stanford University
International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie)
Statistics for Sustainable Development (Stats4SD)
Institute of Rural Management
Krea University
Tufts University
University of Reading
University of Oregon
Indian Statistical Institute
We have carried out over 100 project/programme evaluations and organisational assessments, using methods and approaches that help communities and programme staff reflect, assess, learn, and apply strategies. The team has strong experience in using evidence to contribute to shaping public and organisational policies and improving programme strategies.
Recently, the team (CMS and 3ie), working with the Government, concluded the evaluation of the National Rural Livelihood Project’s (NRLP) programme working on women's empowerment and decision-making within the household through access to credit. We studied the impact of the programme and the institutional support that SHG provides to women with the aim of providing a sustainable livelihood and financial inclusion. We measured the decision-making capacity of women based on the responses recorded to 26 questions that covered a variety of scenarios within households, such as food, children, education, assets, and finance.
Other examples of our work include
Impact evaluation using experimental design for Breakthrough’s innovative programme utilising mass and community media to address the issue of early marriage across three districts in Bihar and Jharkhand
Literature review of interventions facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to the market in India using the hierarchy of study design. The study aimed to understand the current scenario and also provide insights into the sustainability of producer organisations as institutions
Formative research to understand the effect of seasonality and agriculture on the nutrition of pregnant and lactating women and children under five and household coping mechanisms in four districts in Madhya Pradesh