We efficiently design, execute, and disseminate results from research and evaluation to enable our customers address their toughest challenges. We offer a full suite of innovative and flexible methodologies and have particular expertise in applying these methods creatively to match the specific need and audience. We help our customers develop measurable indicators, rigorous information collection, insightful performance analysis, and program effectiveness to drive informed decisions on issues that matter profoundly to their success.
We strategize and create a working document that describes how the program will be monitored and evaluated. We work with our customer to develop a logic model that clearly links his program goals, objectives, and activities to measurable short, medium, and long-term outcomes. The rest of the plan spells out the nuts and bolts (e.g., data collection, roles and responsibilities, timeline) for evaluating what is contained in the logic model. Ultimately, the plan serves as a roadmap clarifying the steps needed to assess the processes and intended outcomes of the customer’s program.
We determine the extent to which the customer’s program adheres to contracted requirements or pre-defined processes. In the era of evidence-based programming, we often are asked to not only capture program outcomes but also the degree to which programs were implemented according to evidence-based or -informed protocols. This can be a critical step in understanding a program’s success (or opportunities for improvement). A program audit examines many if not all aspects of a program’s operations—including service implementation, staff time management, program expenditures, and overall performance.
Developing and implementing a process for gathering information that will help our customers answer the questions they have about their program. This includes creating or identifying instruments, developing sampling plans, as well as collecting qualitative and/or quantitative data through observations, interviews, focus groups, surveys, etc. We help our customer decide what data collection methods make the most sense based on evaluation questions and program resources.
We employ statistical and/or qualitative techniques to describe, illustrate, and/or look for patterns or themes in the data. This could mean creating simple descriptive displays or conducting complex statistical tests. Either way, our goal is to ensure our customer understand what the data do and do not tell them about their program so they can effectively use the data and tell their story.
We Understand and apply protective privacy measures to prevent unauthorized access to data. We assist our client with reviewing the current standards for information privacy and secure data systems; conducting an assessment of their data security protocols; establishing policies and procedures for the secure handling, transfer, and storage of data; and facilitating trainings for their staff or stakeholders on data security.
We offer unique capabilities for applying location-based mapping and analytics to your business practices and gain greater insights through contextual tools that visualize and analyze your data and create engaging maps, apps, and dashboards to collaborate and share information. We work with GIS software such as ArcGIS to create and use maps, compile geographic data, analyze mapped information, share, and discover geographic information in a range of applications, and managing geographic information in a data base. GIS software we use include: Esri ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, BatchGeo, Google Maps API, ArcGIS Online, Maptitude, ArcGIS Pro, MapInfo Pro.
We develop written reports or presentations to communicate evaluation results and tell the customers’ story. We create reports and/or presentations that suit the customers’ needs as well as those of their stakeholders. From briefs to technical reports, grantee performance reports, and presentation slides, we help ensure that the right information is relayed to the right audience in the right way.
Our M&E trainings have a highly applied curriculum straddles an innovative, interdisciplinary space that has been influenced by professionals trained in a range of disciplines. Our aim is to produce M&E experts that go on to become recognized leaders in using advanced monitoring and evaluation techniques to improve the quality, accountability, and transparency of a wide range of social and development programs. Our trainees are highly sought after as applied interdisciplinary MEL experts working for non-governmental organizations, government, or as MEL associates and consultants on a wide range of social programs. AHRE In-house training: With in-house training, you can choose the course that's right for you. Mix and match objectives and topics, location and course length, and number of participants to perfectly suit you. AHRE In-house training offers three benefits: • Customized: a customized course will meet your staffs' specific needs. We can create a Training based on an identified skill gap or workplace issue or if you prefer our consultants can talk with you about your training needs before you decide on a Training. The location, duration and timing are up to you. • Inclusive: by training whole groups or teams you make sure nobody is left out. This way the training has greater and more lasting impact. • Economical: by training a whole team or department, the cost per person is less. Our fees are based on the training itself, so it makes sense to fill the course with up to 25 participants and get maximum value for money.
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