The GIDE Blog — Transforming Development through Evidence of What Works

Welcome to the official blog of the Global Institute for Development Evidence (GIDE) — an international impact evaluation initiative dedicated to transforming lives worldwide. From our global office in Honolulu, Hawaii, and regional offices in Uganda and Zambia, GIDE brings together experienced professionals from governments, international institutions, corporations, research institutions, universities, the UN, and the World Bank.

The blog shares insights, research, and practical solutions for professionals, practitioners, and policymakers working to make a tangible impact through evidence-based development. Each post explores innovative approaches, real-world case studies, and emerging data — highlighting what truly drives success in development, and building a hub for learning, discussion, and collaboration.

At GIDE, we believe evidence-based approaches drive effective, inclusive green growth. Our mission is to support country-led evaluation systems and policies that strengthen the effectiveness of development interventions — and, through this blog, to promote a culture of impact evaluation that helps policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations, and practitioners make informed decisions.

Join us as we explore key areas including:

  • Internationally accepted practice in Results-Based Management (RBM) and results measurement frameworks — Theory of Change, Logical Framework / Logic Model, Results Framework, and Performance Measurement Framework

  • The Gender Integration Continuum (GIC) — the evolution of the Gender Transformative Approach beyond gender-exploitative and gender-accommodating approaches

  • New approaches to Scalability and Replicability Analysis (SRA) of innovative initiatives

  • Mainstreaming policies — a holistic approach

  • Workshops for policymakers, practitioners, and consultants

  • Building knowledge and skills in impact evaluation and evidence-based development

Increasingly, we also explore how AI-aided tools turn these methods into everyday practice — the work of our technology affiliate, ScaleX Labs, whose integrated platform, including GenTraQ™ for Gender Transformative design and measurement, makes evidence generation faster and more accessible. [Discover ScaleX Labs →]

Through this blog, we invite you to explore evidence-driven approaches that can transform development and improve people's lives. Stay tuned for thought-provoking articles, case studies, and expert insights on the power of impact evaluation. Together, let's harness evidence to create a better future for all..