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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.
When You Can’t See the Program, How Do You Know It’s Working?
Most monitoring systems assume that if you can't visit a program, you can't verify it. That assumption no longer holds. Drawing on evaluation work in Yemen, this piece explores how satellite imagery, geospatial analysis, and mobile data collection are redefining what credible evidence looks like in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.