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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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
Itad has launched a new multi-course programme to help you to take the step into leadership of evaluation, learning and...
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...
Poverty alleviation and nature-based solutions
This evidence review from the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme links poverty...
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...
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...
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
Marine Protected Areas: environmental and socioeconomic outcomes
We conducted a rapid review of the interactions between Marine Protected Areas and environmental and socioeconomic outcomes,...
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,...
Measuring cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit in systems-strengthening health programmes
Traditional economic evaluations in health focus on cost per client, but for systems‑level programmes that only tells...
WEBINAR: Shaping success together – meeting client expectations as a team leader
Free webinar for those looking to build their team leader skills.
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...
