World Breastfeeding Week 2026: 7 Powerful Benefits That Build Healthier Communities

Mother breastfeeding her newborn during World Breastfeeding Week 2026

This August, World Breastfeeding Week 2026 reminds the world that breastfeeding is more than a personal decision between a mother and her child. It is one of the most effective public health interventions available one that influences survival, nutrition, education, economic development, and national productivity. For decades, researchers have demonstrated that supporting breastfeeding leads to […]

Data Quality Pitfalls in Field Research

: Data Quality Pitfalls in Field Research supervisor reviewing enumerator survey data

Data Quality Pitfalls in Field Research remain one of the most underestimated threats in monitoring, evaluation, and social research. While significant resources are often invested in study design, sampling, and reporting, the integrity of field data ultimately determines whether insights are credible, actionable, and decision ready. In development programs, policy research, humanitarian interventions, and impact […]

Uncovering Impact Through Stories: Using Most Significant Change (MSC) in Evaluation Design

Woman shares personal story during a Most Significant Change (MSC) evaluation session.

Most Significant Change (MSC) is reshaping how we understand the human impact of development programs. Unlike traditional evaluation methods that rely heavily on data points and metrics, MSC offers a powerful, qualitative alternative putting real-life stories at the heart of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) studies. In this article, we explore how MSC enriches evaluation design […]

Types of Evaluation: 6 Key Evaluation Types Explained & Best Usage

Professionals analyzing data for different types of evaluation in program monitoring

Types of evaluation play a vital role in measuring program success. Understanding various evaluation types empowers organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions and improve outcomes. In this guide, we’ll explore each type of evaluation, when to use it, and how they differ. What Are the Main Types of Evaluation? Evaluation is critical for measuring the […]