Overview

Comprehensive evaluation studies that measure programme impact at every stage of the cycle, using a mixed-methods approach that combines statistical rigour with participatory insight.

Baseline studies — establish the starting point

  • Pre-implementation data collection
  • Benchmark indicators established
  • Target populations identified
  • Performance baselines set

Midterm evaluations — assess and adjust

  • Progress assessment against targets
  • Course-correction recommendations
  • Resource utilisation review
  • Structured stakeholder feedback

Endline studies — measure the change

  • Impact and outcome measurement
  • Achievement analysis against targets
  • Lessons-learned documentation
  • Sustainability assessment

The outcome for you

Credible evidence of change at every stage of the programme.

Who it is for

  • Donor-funded programmes
  • NGOs and UN agencies
  • Government programmes

How we deliver it

Every assignment follows a clear five-stage process — from scoping the work to supporting you long after the report is delivered.

01

Inception & planning

Scope definition, methodology design, tool development and an agreed timeline.

02

Data collection

Surveys, key-informant interviews, focus-group discussions and document review on mobile tools.

03

Analysis

Quantitative analysis in SPSS, Stata and R; qualitative coding in NVivo; triangulation.

04

Reporting

Draft report, stakeholder validation, final report and support to disseminate findings.

05

Follow-up

Recommendation tracking, implementation support and ongoing monitoring.

Who leads this work

Work with ABL

Demonstrate your impact with robust MEL&R.

Talk to us about a baseline, an evaluation, an M&E framework or a dashboard. We respond with a clear scope, an honest timeline and an expert team.