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Why Most Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks Fail?

Why most monitoring and evaluation frameworks fail

Standard M&E frameworks fail constantly. Most consultants cite weak indicators or poor baseline data. They are wrong. Framework collapse occurs outside the technical manual. The true flaws are organizational, political, and behavioral. We identify the four critical failures that most researchers miss entirely. 1.The Political Economy of Perverse Incentives Monitoring and Evaluation systems exist for … Read more

Why Baselines Are the Foundation of Impact Evaluation

Why Baselines Are the Foundation of Impact Evaluation

Impact evaluations are often described as the gold standard of evidence-based decision-making. Governments, donors, and organizations rely on them to understand what works, what fails, and why. These evaluations inform billion-dollar policies and shape interventions that affect millions of lives. Yet, one of the most common—and costly—mistakes is attempting to measure impact without establishing a … Read more