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Evidence · Analysis · Impact

Turning Complexity
into Clarity

An international monitoring and evaluation consultancy serving German development finance and bilateral agencies. We deliver rigorous evidence, precise analysis, and actionable learning across four continents.

120+
Projects
28+
Countries
9
Senior Experts
15+
Years Active
DACH C. ASIA E. AFRICA W. AFRICA LATAM
Trusted by
KfW Development Bank
GIZ GmbH
Deutsche Bundesbank
BMZ
SECO Switzerland
ADA Austria
EU Delegation
UNDP
UN Women
World Bank Group
DEG
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
KfW Development Bank
GIZ GmbH
Deutsche Bundesbank
BMZ
SECO Switzerland
ADA Austria
EU Delegation
UNDP
UN Women
World Bank Group
DEG
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
What We Do

Our Core Services

Methodologically rigorous and contextually grounded — our work meets the highest standards of German development cooperation and international evaluation practice.

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Project Monitoring Systems

Design and operationalisation of MEAL frameworks, indicator matrices, and real-time dashboards aligned with BMZ, KfW, and GIZ standards.

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Programme Evaluations

Independent mid-term and final evaluations applying OECD-DAC criteria — relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability.

03 ——

Baseline & Endline Studies

Mixed-methods data collection and statistical analysis establishing robust evidence baselines in fragile and complex country contexts.

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Theory of Change Development

Facilitated co-creation with programme teams to build credible, evidence-based theories of change and logical frameworks.

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Impact Assessments

Rigorous quasi-experimental evaluations using DiD, RDD, and PSM approaches for credible attribution in development programmes.

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Capacity Development

Training partner institutions in M&E best practices, data literacy, and results-based management — delivered in German, English, and French.

Sectoral Expertise

Our Analytical Profile

Sectoral Competency Radar Hover to explore
Regional Project Distribution Last 10 years · 120+ engagements
Project Volume Over Time 2010 – 2025 · Engagements by year
Our People

Nine Experts,
One Vision

A multinational team of senior professionals combining deep sectoral expertise with regional fluency. Collectively, we work in over ten languages and have lived and worked in more than thirty countries.

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Dr. Katharina Müller
Managing Director · Lead Evaluator

20+ years directing evaluations for KfW and GIZ across Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. PhD Development Economics, Humboldt-Universität Berlin.

Impact EvaluationDAC CriteriaDE / EN / FR
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Jean-Pierre Dubois
Senior M&E Specialist · Francophone Africa

15 years evaluating gender-responsive programmes in West and Central Africa for EU and AFD. Expert in social inclusion indicators.

Gender M&EW. AfricaFR / DE / EN
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Amina Ndiaye
Data & Research Lead

Quantitative researcher specialising in household surveys, econometric analysis, and GIS-based visualisation. Ex-IFPRI Nairobi, World Bank.

Stata / RGIS / QGISEN / SW
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Thomas Hofmann
Western Balkans & Eastern Europe Specialist

Expert in post-conflict M&E, EU accession programming, and rule-of-law evaluations. 12 years in-country experience across the Balkans.

Rule of LawBalkansDE / SR / EN
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María Rodríguez-Sanz
Latin America Programme Evaluator

Specialised in rural development, food security, and climate adaptation in the Andes and Caribbean. Deep KfW agricultural finance experience.

Rural Dev.ClimateES / EN / DE
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Aizat Kydyralieva
Central Asia & Governance Specialist

Public sector reform and civil society expert in Central Asia. Fluent German speaker — key liaison for DACH-funded portfolios in the region.

GovernanceC. AsiaKY / RU / DE
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Reto Schweizer
Health & WASH Evaluation Expert

18 years evaluating WASH and health systems strengthening programmes. Extensive SECO and SDC portfolio experience across Asia and Africa.

Health SystemsWASHDE / FR / EN
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Chidi Okonkwo
Private Sector & Financial Systems Evaluator

Expert in financial sector development and inclusive finance. Strong track record with DEG portfolio reviews and SME programme evaluations.

Inclusive FinanceSMEEN / HA / DE
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Jelena Vuković
Education & Social Protection Specialist

Evaluates education reform, TVET, and social safety net programmes across the Balkans, MENA, and East Africa for German and EU funders.

EducationSocial ProtectionBS / DE / EN
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Track Record

Selected Projects

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Year Assignment Client Country / Region
2023–24 Final Evaluation — Renewable Energy Access Programme (REAP II) KfW 🇰🇪 Kenya · 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Mixed-methods final evaluation assessing off-grid solar rollout reaching 2.3M households. Conducted household surveys (n=2,400), stakeholder interviews, and econometric impact modelling aligned to KfW's development effectiveness standards.
2022–23 Mid-Term Evaluation — EU Integration & Governance Support GIZ 🇷🇸 Serbia · 🇧🇦 Bosnia
Comprehensive evaluation of GIZ's Western Balkans EU integration portfolio covering rule of law, public administration reform, and anti-corruption programming across five simultaneous bilateral projects.
2022 Baseline Study — Water Infrastructure & Governance (WIG) SECO 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
Comprehensive baseline establishing measurable indicators for a 5-year WASH programme, including institutional capacity mapping and primary data collection in 180 villages using mobile survey tools and community participatory methods.
2021–22 Impact Assessment — Rural Value Chains Programme BMZ 🇨🇴 Colombia · 🇵🇪 Peru
Quasi-experimental impact evaluation using Propensity Score Matching assessing income and food security outcomes for 14,000 smallholder farming families in post-conflict Colombia and the Peruvian highlands.
2021 Programme Evaluation — Vocational Skills & Employment ADA Austria 🇳🇬 Nigeria
End-line evaluation of a €12M TVET programme targeting displaced youth in northeast Nigeria, applying contribution analysis to link training outputs to employment and income outcomes among conflict-affected populations.
2020–21 Portfolio Review — SME Finance & Inclusive Banking DEG 🌍 Sub-Saharan Africa (6 countries)
Cluster evaluation of DEG's inclusive finance portfolio across six African countries assessing additionality, development outcomes, and financial sustainability — integrating KfW development effectiveness indicators throughout.
2019–20 Mid-Term Review — MENA Urban Water Reform KfW / EU 🇲🇦 Morocco · 🇹🇳 Tunisia
Joint KfW-EU evaluation of water utility reform and tariff restructuring in Maghreb cities, covering infrastructure investment performance, governance reform progress, and consumer welfare analysis across three urban centres.
2018–19 MEAL System Design — Biodiversity & Forest Governance GIZ 🇲🇲 Myanmar · 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Design and rollout of a bespoke MEAL framework integrating satellite-based deforestation monitoring with community participatory indicators and REDD+ compliant result measurement systems.
How We Work

Our Methodology

01

Inception & Co-Design

Deep immersion in programme logic, evaluability assessment, and stakeholder mapping. Every engagement begins with a rigorous inception phase before data collection.

02

Mixed-Methods Collection

Quantitative surveys, key informant interviews, focus groups, and observational work. Mobile tools (KoBoToolbox, ODK) and triangulated data for robustness.

03

Rigorous Analysis

Statistical modelling (Stata, R), qualitative coding (ATLAS.ti), contribution analysis, and process tracing — all subject to internal peer review.

04

Learning & Uptake

Results workshops, management response facilitation, and knowledge products tailored for technical and executive audiences — in German and English as standard.

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