Capacity building in evidence use
Strengthening teams to design, commission, interpret and use evidence in real world decision-making.
We bring lessons from evaluating training and capacity building efforts into our own approach. We work on the principle that accompanying change – rather than imposing change – delivers sustainable results. We have worked with clients of all shapes and sizes to support their training and capacity building needs in line with their organisational culture.
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Lessons from COVAX: ensuring equitable vaccine access
Implications for future global vaccine programmes and pandemic preparedness from our evaluation of COVAX.
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...
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...
Navigating complexity in uncertain times: a learning roundtable
An interactive learning roundtable for philanthropic leaders exploring how to navigate complexity, manage uncertainty and use...
What works for coastal resilience and prosperity
Evidence for inclusive and resilient coastal futures to support the design, delivery and sustainability of programming.
New Team Leader Development Programme from Itad
Sign up now for our course 'Practical Training for Emerging Leaders in Evaluation, Learning and Strategy', helping you to take...
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...
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...
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 appraisal to impact: What the 2026 Green Book means for value for money
The updated HM Treasury Green Book sharpens how government approaches appraisal. This blog explores what programme teams can...
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
AI’s role in evaluation: so long and thanks for all the synthesis
How generative AI can enhance evaluation and analysis? We share three real-world case studies to explore what works, what...
Marine Protected Areas: environmental and socioeconomic outcomes
We conducted a rapid review of the interactions between Marine Protected Areas and environmental and socioeconomic outcomes,...
