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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.

IN THE NEWS

I4DI is seeking a Chief of Party for the proposed USAID-funded Global Development Alliance (GDA) aimed at scaling the evidence-based agroforestry practices using jurisdictional approaches to advance climate-resilient practices, increase smallholder farmer income, and ensure high-quality cocoa supply in South Sulawesi.

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Designing and Developing a COVID-19 Dashboard for the Western Balkans (USAID)

I4DI developed a dashboard to gauge the impact of the pandemic on health, real economy, financial markets, and policy in the Balkans.

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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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PROJECT 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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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.

I4DI Invites New Talent to Further Strengthen Our Community of Development Experts

Building Local Capacity and Creating Job Opportunities for the Next Generation of Data Scientists and Software Engineers in the MERL Digital Tech Space

Announcing New Partnership with Heifer International

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.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Partner for Cocoa Project – L3F

Theory of Change Articulation – EBRD

Designing, Creating, and Managing COVID-19 Dashboard – USAID Catalyze

Evaluation of the USDA FFPr Trade Safe (Trasa) – USDA

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.