Institutionalization of Social Work M&E Courses in Moldova and Armenia D4I has implemented small grants with institutions in Moldova and Armenia to develop pre- and in-service monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training within their social work curricula, with the goal of strengthening the social service workforce’s capacity to generate and use evidence for decision-making.
Envisioning the Future of Social Service Workforce Planning: A Data-Driven Approach To identify promising approaches to strengthen the social service workforce and broader systems related to child care and protection, the USAID-funded D4I project has assessed key related activities across three countries—Armenia, Cambodia, and Rwanda.
Better Data Means Better Policy to Support Persons with Disabilities in Moldova D4I, which supports countries to generate and use high quality data, has been supporting the Moldovan government to identify data gaps, gather disability data specific to Ukrainian refugees, and introduce performance management indicators in public administration to ensure that people with disabilities receive benefits and services more efficiently.
Every Child Everywhere: Assessing USAID’s Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy The MSNS (2014–2025) was developed to guide and inform USAID nutrition policies and programs in both humanitarian and development contexts to improve economic productivity, resilience, and overall nutritional status to save lives.
10 Ways to Increase the Use of Evaluation Findings We are Agata Slota, Cassandra Ake, and Lucinda Jones with the USAID-funded Data for Impact (D4I) project. D4I supports countries to generate and use high-quality data to improve their programs, policies, and health outcomes. Our activity with D4I focuses on identifying behavioral interventions to increase the use of evaluation findings. Here are 10 evidence-based approaches your organization can try.
How Can We Strengthen Gender Competency in Reproductive Health Services? The new Gender Competency Self-Assessment Tool for Family Planning Providers allows for the improvement of gender competency of healthcare providers.
Enhancing Child Protection with Digital Skills Assessments in Uganda The D4I Digital Skills Assessment (DSA) Guide is a five-step guide that informs the development of a customizable assessment of digital skills based on the local context.
Developing Indicators with Front-line Workers to Improve Child Protection and Care in Colombia A primary objective for D4I’s work in Colombia is to support the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) to develop indicators for the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the Case Management Method (abbreviated in Spanish as MAC).
New Data Review Room Opened within Moldova’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection New Data Review Room Opened within Moldova’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection March 29, 2023 By Camelia Gheorghe and Matthew LaBarbera, Data for Impact Following the inauguration of Moldova’s … Read More "New Data Review Room Opened within Moldova’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection"
Lessons Learned in Indicator Standardization Lessons Learned in Indicator Standardization March 6, 2023 By Janine Barden-O’Fallon and Bridgit Adamou, Data for Impact (D4I) Health interventions work best when they are based on evidence. However, it … Read More "Lessons Learned in Indicator Standardization"