Projects

Evaluating U.S. Department of Labor’s Research to Action and Evidence to Action Initiatives: Assessing Efforts Against Child and Forced Labor

I4DI is conducting final performance evaluations of the Research to Action (R2A) and Evidence to Action (E2A) projects for the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), intended to validate program quality, enhance accountability, inform strategic management decisions, and communicate program value and impact to USDOL’s stakeholders. R2A and E2A both seek to accelerate global action against child labor and forced labor. I4DI will collect and analyze data at the global level for R2A and at the country level for E2A in Argentina and Madagascar.

Charting a New Path in Advocacy with World Vision

World Vision (WV), a global leader in advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children, understands the imperative of robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) mechanisms to bolster its advocacy campaigns. Recognizing this need, WV has entrusted I4DI to bring our expertise to the forefront, enhancing the MEL systems of their pioneering “Enough Campaign.”

SOS Initiative Evaluation

I4DI is conducting a multiple case study portfolio evaluation of USAID’s Oceans Plastics portfolio of programs within the Save our Seas Initiative (SOS Initiative). This Initiative was launched in 2022 and is designed to support the implementation of the Save Our Seas Act 2.0 of 2020 and to combat ocean

I4DI & Livelihoods Venture: A New Era in Impact Assessment & Operational Excellence

Livelihoods Venture (LV), committed to amplifying its impact through its Funds, projects, and investments, recognizes the transformative potential of strategic alignment. They have thus teamed up with I4DI to enhance LV’s impact pathways and revamp their MEL system. I4DI has already commenced with an in-depth analysis of LV’s existing MEL

Effective assessment and monitoring of EBRD policy dialogue and reform engagements

The Institute for Development Impact is engaged by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to improve the Bank’s practices for assessing, monitoring, and evaluating the results and impact of policy dialogues and reform engagements. Namely, EBRD provides Technical Cooperation (TC) activities to government entities, sectoral standard-setting bodies, and associations thus supporting

Green Cities Program: A Field Support Mechanism to Advance Integrated Urban Programming

The Institute for Development Impact is implementing a five year Green Cities program, which is designed to help USAID partner countries develop more sustainable, equitable, healthy, and prosperous cities. Structured as a global field support mechanism, the Green Cities will help USAID Missions achieve Climate Strategy targets as well as governance, health, inclusive development, and other development objectives.

Monitor, Document, Evaluate, and Learn (MODEL) Activity in Sri Lanka

I4DI is pleased to announce the win of our newest Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Platform for USAID in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. We are eager to work closely with our partner, ECODIT, to implement the new Monitor, Document, Evaluate, and Learn (MODEL) Activity.

LGBTQ+ Community Business Study

I4DI is pleased to announce the award of a new contract with The D.C. Mayor’s Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs to perform a study evaluating the economic and cultural status of LGBTQ-owned businesses in the District. Our work advances the Mayor’s Office’s vision to create young LGBTQ+ community leaders, barrier-free access to opportunities for LGBTQ business owners, and an empowered LGBTQ community across the District.

Municipalities for Youth in Kosovo Project

The Institute for Development Impact (I4DI) is pleased to announce the launch of our two-year contract with the Municipalities for Youth in Kosovo project that will run from March 2022 to January 2023. The World Bank-funded Municipalities for Youth project aims to improve cooperation and trust between youth and local governments by enabling local governments to address youth socioeconomic needs through better-targeted youth initiatives and services.