Improving Lives Through What Works BEFORE, During and “Post-COVID-19 Times”
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage lives, businesses, and development efforts globally, the Global Institute for Development Evidence (GIDE) is not alone to consider how it can return to a new normal from the suffering inflicted by the coronavirus. We had to begin reimagining our business model as it returns to full speed. We believe that this pandemic will forever change the way businesses in different industries will be run in future. Therefore, we would be better off and far ready to confront the challenges and opportunities, by re-creating an appropriate business model for the next normal, than if we do not.
While our business focus on DEVELOPMENT ANALYTICS and IMPACT EVALUATION remains the same as conceived since 1990, our strategic approach and key elements of work in delivering our international advisory services are now driven by the business model of the next normal to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key to our business model for the post-COVID-19 includes acceleration of digital, tech, and analytics to complement conventional tools and methodologies in development analytics. We shall go further to enhance and expand our digital channels by using advanced analytics, such as by combining Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), digital photography and videography in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of projects, programs and policies, with our own insights to make better and faster decisions and strengthen our links to our international clients: Multilateral Development Banks (African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB and the World Bank); United Nations, and Bilateral Agencies and other International Agencies.
With increasing emphasis on real-time feedback, more rigorous data collection, and quantifiable results, the spread and use of ICT for Monitoring and Evaluation (ICT4M&E) has sparked massive interest, particularly in the Global South. On the other hand, photographs and videos can be used to look at differences between before and after development intervention, something particularly helpful when disseminating information or providing presentations. These technologies are highly persuasive media, and can provide more emotional connection with audiences than tonnes of text in a report. Besides, use of images in video or photography can reach more people than text to include even people who cannot read or write.
APPROACH TO Our International Advisory Services Include:
Systematic Reviews of Evidence
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
ICT, Digital Photography and Videography for M&E
Environmental & Social Safeguards for Projects, Programs & Policies
Academic & Career Mentoring Services to College and Postgraduate Students
Medical Technology & Medical Diagnostics for HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB & COVID-19
Knowledge Products: Reports, Peer Reviewed Publications, Policy Briefs, Guidebooks, Media Products
Development Analytics for Evidence-based and Data-based Advisory Services in Program & Policy Design
Online Communication Platform to Connect Consultancy Firms, NGOs and Individual Professionals to Consulting and Professional Training Opportunities.
Access to our Online Database of Multidisciplinary Experts to Multilateral, International, Bilateral Institutions and Philanthropic Organizations
Development of Tools and Methodologies for Policy Analysis and Evaluation: Theories of Change, Results Measurement Frameworks, Results & Indicators Framework, Monitoring & Evaluation Systems, Business Plans, Business Models, Microeconomic & Macroeconomic Models, Strategic Frameworks, Gender Marker System, Value for Money (VfM) Analytics, (Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Return on Investment (SROI) Partnership Development & Evaluation Tools, Online Training Modules.