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Rethinking value for money: what do the Magenta Book updates mean in practice?

New evaluation guidance is only as useful as its application. So how do the Magenta Book’s updates reshape how we assess value for money, and...

Project

Strengthening programming through human-centred stories of change

We delivered an independent mid-term review of Inkomoko’s Refugee Livelihoods Programme, strengthening support for refugee and host community...

Blog

More than evidence: Why stories of change matter for better decisions

By connecting evidence to lived experience, Itad’s stories of change help decision makers interpret complexity, test assumptions and act with...

News

Itad announces new Chair of the Board

Itad marks a moment of transition, with thanks for past leadership and a warm welcome to our new Chair.

Blog

Decision-making for impact in complex and volatile systems 

How do philanthropic leaders make sound decisions when systems are shifting, outcomes are uncertain, and traditional evidence is falling short? 

Blog

Lessons from COVAX: ensuring equitable vaccine access

Implications for future global vaccine programmes and pandemic preparedness from our evaluation of COVAX.

Blog

Beyond the buzz: using evidence in the clean energy transition

As clean energy becomes a question of security, sovereignty and scale, the Future of Energy Summit highlighted why rigorous evidence and learning...

Story of change

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 Inkomoko’s Refugee...

Story of change

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 Inkomoko’s Refugee...

News

Navigating complexity in uncertain times: a learning roundtable

An interactive learning roundtable for philanthropic leaders exploring how to navigate complexity, manage uncertainty and use evidence and...

Evidence review

Poverty alleviation and nature-based solutions

This evidence review from the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme links poverty alleviation and NbS across...

News

Itad experts appointed to the UK Evaluation Task Force’s ETAP panel 

We are pleased to announce that Chris Barnett and David Fleming have been appointed to the UK Evaluation Task Force’s Evaluation and Trial...

Evidence review

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 from our Climate and...

Learning brief

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

Project

Marine Protected Areas: environmental and socioeconomic outcomes

We conducted a rapid review of the interactions between Marine Protected Areas and environmental and socioeconomic outcomes, particularly in...

Article

Join us at the UK Evaluation Society Conference 2026

This year’s UK Evaluation Society (UKES) Conference takes place on 18-21 May 2026 online and in Sheffeild. We’ll be there, sharing...

News

WEBINAR: Shaping success together – meeting client expectations as a team leader

Free webinar for those looking to build their team leader skills.

Article

New evaluation shows The Challenge Initiative’s ‘business unusual’ model boosts urban family planning at scale

A major independent evaluation by Itad has found that The Challenge Initiative’s (TCI’s) locally led ‘business-unusual’ approach is...

Blog

Making routine data work for impact evaluation

Can Health Management Information System (HMIS) data be used to demonstrate the impact of family planning programmes? And, if so, how low-cost...

News

WEBINAR: An independent evaluation of The Challenge Initiative’s family planning platform: results on impact, sustainability and value

News

New Itad paper finds evidence of Fleming Fund impact

A new article by the Itad team finds evidence of the Fleming Fund’s impact and highlights the shifting role of country governance in the fight...

Report

COAST Annual Learning Synthesis 2024-25: Summary

This publication from the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition programme captures lessons on poverty alleviation, strategic...

Blog

The missing middle: positioning philanthropic boards and staff to work together towards lasting systems change

As philanthropies increasingly shift to portfolio-level approaches a gap is emerging between boards and programme teams that can significantly...

News

Global health after the breakpoint: Evidence for what comes next

In this webinar, keynote speaker John-Arne Røttingen (CEO at Wellcome) joins leading voices in global health for an evidence-based discussion on...