Can We Trust Our Data? 7 Uncomfortable Truths About Data Quality in Global Development

NGOs waste money when programs are planned without proper research and budget analysis

The Question No One Wants to Ask Can we trust our data? At the start of every year, global development organizations from NGOs and research institutions to donors like the World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, and USAID set ambitious targets. Millions of dollars are allocated, indicators are finalized, dashboards are designed, and reports are promised. Yet […]

How Logframes and Theory of Change Improve Health Program Outcomes

Health professionals using frameworks to plan and evaluate a public health program

Why Frameworks Matter in Health Monitoring and Evaluation Improving public health outcomes requires more than clinical expertise or financial investment it demands clarity of strategy, structured planning, and evidence-based decision-making. In global health programming, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) serves as a central tool not only for tracking progress but also for informing policy, refining implementation, […]