Strategy, Theory of Change and Programme Design
Make the pathway to impact clear with a Theory of Change, results frameworks, indicators, measurement strategies and learning agendas.
Research, evaluation and MEL for organisations working across Africa
Evidence for better decisions.
Impact that can be demonstrated.
Thamani Evaluation and Research Ltd helps mission-driven organisations understand what is changing, why it is changing, for whom and what to do next. We combine rigorous research, evaluation, data analytics and practical learning to help organisations across Africa design stronger programmes, improve performance and demonstrate results.
IndependentParticipatoryMethodologically rigorousPracticalContext-aware
The questions that matter
Better questions lead to better decisions.
Good evidence starts with the decision you need to make, then works back to the questions worth answering.
Did it work, and for whom?
Are we achieving the outcomes we intended?Outcome evaluation
Why do results differ between places or groups?Equity and subgroup analysis
Why is it happening?
What is driving the change we see?Contribution analysis
Is implementation working as planned?Implementation review
What should we do next?
Should we adapt, scale, redesign or stop?Adaptive learning
How can measurement support the team using it?Data systems and capacity
Bring us the question you are stuck on.Discuss your project
Our five practices
What we do
Five connected practice areas, used individually or combined around a single assignment.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Build measurement systems that support decisions and accountability through baseline, midline, endline, process and outcome evaluation.
Research and Impact Evaluation
Go beyond measuring activities to understand outcomes, impact and causality using appropriate experimental, quasi-experimental and theory-based designs.
Data, Analytics and Digital MEL
Turn programme data into intelligence through digital data systems, quality assurance, dashboards and useful reporting.
Learning, Capacity and Organisational Strengthening
Build teams that can use evidence through capacity assessments, training, mentorship and technical assistance.
How we work
From evidence to action.
We select the method based on the decision, research question, context and available evidence.
Our work combines methodological care with the realities of programme delivery. We involve teams and stakeholders in interpreting findings so the evidence can guide what happens next.
Explore our approach
Evidence is more useful when people can act on it.Our process
The evidence-to-action journey
From a clear question to practical change, each stage keeps the work connected to the decisions it should support.
01
Understand
The programme, people and decision.
02
Frame
The questions, outcomes and evidence gaps.
03
Design
Rigorous methods suited to the context.
04
Listen & measure
Data and stakeholder perspectives.
05
Analyse
Transparent, triangulated findings.
06
Learn
Shared interpretation of the evidence.
07
Act
Decisions and programme adaptation.
08
Follow through
Track how learning changes practice.
Sectors and partners
Explore our sectorsEvidence for the issues that shape lives.
We work with organisations that need evidence to make important decisions.
From the evidence hub
Ideas for using evidence well.
Let’s begin with your question
Discuss your evidence challengeWhat do you need to understand?
Tell us about your programme, the decision ahead and the evidence that could help.