development: research and evaluation

"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." Zora Neale Hurston

Research and evaluation are key aspects of any development work. Research may be qualitative or quantitative and also includes participatory research such as Focus Group Discussions, Interviews, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), etc.

All projects and programs need to be evaluated to assess whether they achieved the benchmarks and targets that were set forth for them at the outset, and external evaluations are frequently conducted to maintain objectivity in the evaluation process. Evaluations may be mid-way through a project or program, or at their conclusion.

SWOT Analysis

Monitoring and Evaluation

Impact Assesment

SWOT Analysis

The i&b Consultants use SWOT analysis as an effective method for analysis within the strategic planning process and to provide feedback on the effectiveness of projects, programs and institutions as well as to facilitate processes of change toward development goals from the stakeholders’ perspective.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Through quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method analysis, i&b conducts research and evaluation of programs and projects. These activities are conducted to evaluate organizational efficiency and effectiveness toward achieving certain goals and objectives, as well as to better understand organizational successes, shortcomings, challenges and future opportunities.

Impact Assesment

Impact analyses can be conducted at any level of an organization: internally, i.e., within its staff; and with various groups of stakeholders including immediate, mid-level and end-of-the-line beneficiaries, depending on the organizational, project and program needs.