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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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...
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...
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...
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...
Welcoming Catharine Russell as Itad’s new East Africa Regional Director
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Catharine Russell as Itad’s new East Africa Regional Director, strengthening...
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.
