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Empowering Institutions with Evidence, Insight, and Impact.
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Our Full Range of Services
At ISIC, we believe that strong evidence and local expertise drive smarter development decisions. Our services are designed to help governments, donors, and implementing partners turn data into direction — ensuring every intervention delivers measurable and lasting impact.
From designing evaluations to strengthening institutional capacity, we provide end-to-end technical support rooted in global standards and African realities.
Policy Analysis – Evidence-Based Advisory for Smarter Decisions
- Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA): Comparing economic, social,
and environmental trade-offs of policy options to determine
net gains. - Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA): Identifying interventions
that achieve the most impact per dollar spent, especially when
outcomes are not monetized. - Budget Impact Analysis (BIA): Estimating how new policies or
programs will affect short- and long-term public and donor
budgets. - Benefit Incidence Analysis (BIA): Analyzing the distributional
impact of public spending across different population groups
(e.g., income, gender, region). - Political Economy Analysis: Understanding the incentives,
power dynamics, and institutional factors that influence policy
implementation and outcomes.
Impact Evaluation – Measuring What Works and Why
- Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs): Rigorous evaluations that
randomly assign participants to intervention and control groups
to estimate causal impact - Quasi-Experimental Designs (e.g., DiD, PSM, IV): Evaluation
methods that use statistical techniques to mimic experimental
conditions in real-world settings - Mixed Methods Evaluations: Combining quantitative and
qualitative data to provide a richer understanding of outcomes
and mechanisms - Theory-Based Evaluation: Using frameworks like contribution
analysis or process tracing to assess whether and how a
program contributed to observed outcomes - Real-Time/Adaptive Evaluation Approaches: Flexible
evaluations that provide timely feedback to inform course
corrections during implementation.
Applied Research – Generating Insight for Action
- Situation Analysis and Needs Assessments: Contextual studies that identify gaps, needs, and opportunities for
targeted interventions. - Feasibility and Scoping Studies: Early-stage investigations
that assess the practicality, potential impact, and risks of
new programs. - Qualitative and Quantitative Surveys: Empirical data
collection using robust methodologies to generate
evidence on target populations. - Evidence Syntheses and Systematic Reviews: Collating
and critically appraising existing research to guide
programming and policy.
Monitoring, Learning, and Adaptation – Building Smarter Systems
- Monitoring System Design: Developing fit-for-purpose
systems for real-time data collection, tracking, and
reporting. - Development of Theories of Change and Logical
Frameworks: Creating structured frameworks to visualize
program logic and guide performance measurement. - Indicator Development and Data Toolkits: Designing
custom metrics and user-friendly data collection tools
aligned with outcomes. - Capacity Building for MEL Teams: Training staff and
partners on M&E principles, tools, and adaptive learning
strategies. - Learning Agendas and Adaptive Management
Frameworks: Structuring learning cycles and feedback
loops to support evidence-based decision-making.
Technical Advisory & Capacity Building – Empowering Institutions for Impact
- Technical Assistance on Economic Evaluation Methods:
Support for applying CEA, CBA, HTA, and other methods to
project design and assessment. - Training and Workshops: Capacity-strengthening sessions on
topics such as policy analysis, impact evaluation, M&E, and
HTA. - Co-Design of Interventions with Implementing Partners:
Collaborative program design processes grounded in local
knowledge and evidence. - Support for Proposal Development and Evidence Use:
Helping partners develop strong proposals and integrate
evidence into strategic planning.
5+
Years of Experience
Let’s Build Evidence That Drives Change
Driving Evidence, Strengthening Systems, Delivering Impact
Every engagement with ISIC is built on one goal — helping our partners achieve results that last. We bridge the gap between research and real-world outcomes through collaboration, technical rigor, and deep local insight.
- Evidence That Transforms Decisions
- Partnerships That Strengthen Systems
- Results That Drive Learning
Let’s Build Evidence that Drives Change
Partner with ISIC to strengthen your organization’s capacity for data-driven impact. Together, we can transform information into innovation.