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The Institute For Development Impact (I4DI) is a think+do tank dedicated to advancing a data-driven, systems approach to global sustainability. We do this by integrating strategic consulting, applied research, capacity building, and technology innovation to catalyze positive social and environmental impact.

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Generating Evidence and Building Sustainbale Solutions to the Most Pressing Challenges of Our Time

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Data for Social Change - Mapping the Results of 2020's Racial Justice Activism.

The D4SC database collates the tangible results of global protests and racial justice activism after May 25th, 2020, the date of George Floyd’s murder.

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning to Strengthen Farmer Incomes in Cocoa Supply Chains

I4DI is engaging with L3F to implement and test the effectiveness of bundles of interventions designed to support cocoa smallholders in Ghana.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Stimulating the Transition to a More Circular Economy in Cambodia

I4DI is developing a civic tech solution for the country’s waste management issue through systems thinking and human-centered design.

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THE RESULTS OF OUR WORK

Generating Evidence and Building Sustainbale Solutions to the Most Pressing Challenges of Our Time

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Our Services

I4DI works to improve global sustainability practice by helping organizations generate evidence and apply systems-thinking to strategy design, measurement, and evaluation to make better, evidence-informed decisions. We partner with both private and public sector clients to offer our services à la carte, or as an integrated package.

Advanced Data Analytics

Distilling the signal from the noise with modern data science and smart technologies to bring analytic insights to life.

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Evaluation and Research

Generating robust evidence to assess, inform, and strengthen policy and programs.

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Systems and Program Design

Designing with systems thinking and a human-centered approach to help organizations innovate and effectively deliver sustainable solutions that address complex societal challenges.

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Capacity Building

Developing the technical capacity of teams to sustain a continuous improvement process centered on data and learning.

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Monitoring

Tracking the predictable and unpredictable to bring real-time, actionable data and learning to decision makers.

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Our Global Presence.

I4DI has significant global reach thanks to our local partnerships and extensive and collaborative network of subject matter experts, evaluation specialists, and development practitioners. Our portfolio crosses sectors, industries, and focus areas in every region of the world.

Our Clients.

Our Latest News.

Keep the pulse on the Institute. I4DI regularly shares insights from our current projects, the latest news from the development industry, our take on global trends, and updates from HQ.

New Award from the D.C. Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs to perform a study evaluating economic and cultural status of LGBTQ owned businesses in the District

New Award from the D.C. Mayor’s Office to conduct LGBTQ Community Business Study and Support

E-Learning Training Modules for Heifer International’s Proposal Development Process

I4DI Announces $7.2 Million Global Development Alliance to Improve Farmer Livelihoods and Support a Sustainable, Climate-Resilient Cocoa Industry in Indonesia

Ask Our Experts.

I4DI is continually seeking to build relationships and form lasting partnerships with like minded organizations, bold thinkers, and driven professionals who share our passion for a sustainable future. Authentic collaboration is a hallmark of our work.

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Featured Projects.

Explore I4DI’s project portfolio. Across countries and across sectors, I4DI is dedicated to working together with our clients and local partners to increase the impact of development investments.

USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Training Services (METS)

USAID Global Waters Communications and Knowledge Management (CKM) II

Final Evaluation of the USDA FFPr Exporting Quality (EQ) Project – USDA

Provision of MEL E-Learning Materials for Heifer International

Our Publications.

I4DI believes that transparency and open access to knowledge and insights from our learning is a strength. No matter what the evidence reveals, we are committed to sharing insights from our engagements for the collective benefit of our industry.