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Apricity unpacks what works in social impact and international development — from Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) to data systems and evidence from the field. Written by practitioners with experience across NGOs, foundations, international organizations, and complex operating environments. Practical insights for funders, consultants, and the professionals working towards lasting change.
Community-Centered Monitoring and Evaluation: Understanding How Programs Actually Work
Data can tell you that outcomes varied. It doesn't always tell you why. A recent Nepal evaluation shows what happens when you build community perspectives into monitoring and evaluation from the start, not just at the end.
Beyond Descriptive Statistics: Turning Data into Decision-Ready Evidence
Most evaluations generate data. Fewer generate understanding. Drawing on Apricity's recent evaluation work in Nepal, this piece explores how looking beyond headline figures and asking why outcomes differ across locations and communities is what moves evaluation from reporting to learning.