Overview

When you need rigorous proof of what caused change, we design and deliver impact evaluations and research studies to international standards.

Impact evaluation designs

  • Randomised controlled trials (RCTs)
  • Quasi-experimental designs
  • Difference-in-differences
  • Propensity score matching

Research studies

  • Formative research
  • Operational research
  • Thematic research
  • Literature review

The outcome for you

Rigorous proof of what caused change — and evidence to shape strategy.

Who it is for

  • Donors and foundations
  • Large-scale programmes
  • Policy and research institutions

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.