Publications
We are at the heart of the debate about what works in international development, and how it should be assessed.
By sharing what we know we help to make the field more impactful, accountable and transparent, and its investments open to wider scrutiny. Our publications cover project reports and discussion papers, as well as our thinking on the latest debates.
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Transforming the plastic economy: Lessons for action
This brief presents lessons from an independent evaluation of a global initiative to tackle plastic pollution: The Global...
Global Plastic Action Partnership Evaluation Report
Final report of Itad and the University of Portsmouth's evaluation of the Global Plastic Action Partnership
Igniting the light: Sekina’s journey to economic independence
This publication is one of the human‑centred stories of change developed by Itad alongside its independent evaluation of...
Driving mobile money innovation and empowering women entrepreneurs in Sudan
This publication is one of the human‑centred stories of change developed by Itad alongside its independent evaluation of...
What works for coastal resilience and prosperity
Evidence for inclusive and resilient coastal futures to support the design, delivery and sustainability of programming.
Poverty alleviation and nature-based solutions
This evidence review from the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme links poverty...
Effectively balancing needs in multi-stakeholder partnerships
This evidence review explores the barriers and enablers to balance stakeholder priorities for effective and equitable coastal...
Exit strategies to sustain climate resilience and prosperity
This evidence review explores how programme exit strategies can contribute to sustaining climate resilience and prosperity...
Scaling coastal adaptation for resilient and inclusive futures
What are the trade-offs and opportunities for inclusive scaling in coastal adaptation contexts? Download the evidence review...
The evaluator’s guide to generative AI
How we're using generative AI at Itad: what works, what doesn't and practical guidance for evaluators
Monitoring, learning, and evaluation partnership with The Challenge Initiative: Executive Summary
Key results on impact, sustainability and value from Itad's evaluation of The Challenge Initiative’s family planning platform.
COAST Annual Learning Synthesis 2024-25: Summary
This publication from the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition programme captures lessons on poverty...
When, why and how do learning partnerships add value?
Exploratory study conducted by Itad in partnership with Porticus
Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluation of the Response to the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
This evaluation examines the joint humanitarian response to the 2023 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Map of systemic threats to the UK from the illicit gold trade
This interactive systems map and the resources embedded within it highlight the extent of threats the illicit gold market...
How to track and report on value for money: an interactive toolkit
Step-by-step toolkit to track and report on programme value for money (VfM), originally created for UK Integrated Security...
