Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Rigorous evaluation. Useful evidence. Better decisions.

Glyph designs and delivers independent evaluations, strengthens MEL systems, and turns complex operational evidence into decisions that program teams can use.

MEL services

Evaluation grounded in real operating conditions.

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Independent Evaluations

Performance, process, outcome, and impact evaluations with fit-for-purpose mixed methods, transparent limitations, and useful recommendations.

  • Evaluation design and questions
  • Mixed-methods data collection
  • Contribution and causal analysis
  • Reports and decision briefs
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MEL Systems & Diagnostics

Review and strengthen the systems organizations use to monitor, analyze, and learn from results.

  • Theories of change and indicator systems
  • Data quality and analytical QA
  • MEL assessments and learning agendas
  • Reproducible reporting processes
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Pilot Evaluation & Experimentation

Test interventions and distinguish credible effects from trends, implementation differences, and confounding.

  • Experimental and quasi-experimental design
  • Comparison strategies and sensitivity checks
  • Power and feasibility assessment
  • District, site, and cross-program synthesis
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Adaptive Management & Learning

Embed evidence into planning and continuous improvement.

  • Learning reviews and evidence synthesis
  • Program performance diagnostics
  • Implementation feedback loops
  • Stakeholder-oriented decision products
How we work

Technical rigor without unnecessary complexity.

We begin with the decision that evidence must inform, assess the available data and design, and develop transparent analysis plans. We document assumptions, validate automated outputs, distinguish measured outcomes from modeled impacts, and show where evidence is limited.

Work can include survey and interview research, administrative data, geospatial and statistical analysis, reproducible coding, and concise reporting for program, leadership, and funder audiences.

Illustrative engagements

Tailored MEL support

Independent program evaluation

From evaluability assessment and design through fieldwork, interpretation, and findings.

MEL system strengthening

Diagnostics, priorities, metrics, QA protocols, reporting templates, and staff handover.

Embedded analytical support

Recurring dataset preparation, impact estimation, AI-output validation, and decision-ready reporting.