Monitoring & Evaluation

At RISE International Consulting, we are committed to high-quality data collection, evaluations, and research to enhance accountability and evidence-based decision-making. Our goal is to support organizations in learning, adapting, and achieving program effectiveness.

We bring expertise in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) across emergency and non-emergency environments.  Our M&E data collection approaches encompass: 

• Primary Data Collection – Surveys, routine monitoring through direct observation, document review, on-site assessments, and verification. 
• Secondary Data Collection – Leveraging existing data sources to enhance analysis

We employ qualitative and quantitative methods to conduct mixed-method studies for baseline and endline assessments, ensuring comprehensive insights that drive informed decision-making.

RISE International’s expertise includes both mixed-methods and qualitative studies. Our approach to mixed-method studies includes the collection of quantitative and qualitative data. To ensure unbiased analysis of qualitative data from semi-structured and in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and direct observations, where much of the evidence may be anecdotal or inferred, we use triangulation of quantitative and qualitative data to identify inconsistencies, ensure reliability, and reduce the response bias. 

Our experts have considerable experience in implementing both experimental (randomized-controlled trials) and quasi-experimental impact evaluations. Our approach to experimental impact evaluations includes designing a baseline survey with random assignment of treatment and control groups from the targeted population and addressing issues of selection bias. Where random assignment is not possible, we use quasi-experimental design—that is, rigorous statistical methods, including propensity score matching. 

Our experts have extensive experience conducting performance monitoring and context monitoring. In addition to PBS surveys, examples of our experience in performance monitoring include post-distribution monitoring surveys and beneficiary-based surveys. Other monitoring methods and tools include output monitoring, outcome monitoring, and process monitoring. Our expertise also includes remote monitoring and third-party monitoring in complex non-permissive environments.

RISE International specializes in M&E frameworks for international technical training programs. Using validated Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) instruments, we measure participant knowledge, attitudes, and behavior through pre- and post-training assessments, individual learning outcome plans, and comparative analysis to document program impact with statistical rigor. Where feasible, we extend M&E to in-country follow-up assessments at three and six months post-training providing funders and implementing partners with evidence of sustained, real-world impact.