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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What turns a learning event into a catalyst for adaptive management?
Learning events are most valuable when they influence what happens next. This blog explores the ingredients that turn learning...
Strengthen your leadership skills and be an ‘impact champion’!
Join us for a team leader development programme, helping you to build stronger foundations for client relations, lead...
How does investment in financial institutions lead to better employment outcomes?
We are assessing how the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO)’s investments into financial institutions contribute...
Global Plastic Action Partnership Evaluation Report
Final report of Itad and the University of Portsmouth's evaluation of the Global Plastic Action Partnership
Assessing initiatives for climate adaptation across Africa
Independent learning, accountability and evidence to inform decision-making and adaptation for the Global Center on...
Understanding what works for security and stabilisation
We are providing monitoring, evaluation and learning support to the UK Government’s Integrated Security Fund in the Middle...
Designing blue finance that works for people and oceans
Lessons from the 11th Our Ocean Conference
From evidence to action: Driving urgent climate and health policy change
From local evidence to lasting impact, what does it take to drive real policy change at the intersection of climate and health?
Designing blue finance for poverty reduction and community resilience
Itad is convening a high-level side event at Our Ocean Conference 2026 exploring how blue finance can be designed to deliver...
What makes adaptive learning partnerships work in complex systems?
This blog draws on a new co-authored article by the MacArthur Foundation and Itad, sharing practical lessons from a major...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
How to drive urgent action on health and climate?
Join us at the International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change as we host an interactive session to...
