Introducing 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. With its global office based in Honolulu, Hawaii, and regional offices in Uganda and Zambia, GIDE brings together a team of experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, including governments, international institutions, corporations, research institutions, universities, the UN, and the World Bank.

At GIDE, we believe in the power of evidence-based approaches to drive effective and inclusive green growth. Our mission is to support country-led evaluation systems and policies that enhance the effectiveness of development interventions. Through this blog, we aim to promote a culture of impact evaluation and share tangible evidence of what works, helping policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations, and practitioners make informed decisions.

Join us as we explore the following key areas:

  • Capacity Building: Empowering Change Agents

  • Understanding the importance of impact evaluation in development decision-making

  • Innovative evaluation systems and approaches for managing development results

  • Building the capacity of policymakers, researchers, and civil society organizations through training and resources

  • Success Replication and Failure Avoidance: Learning from Experience

  • Examining successful interventions and their replicability

  • Analyzing failures and identifying lessons learned

  • Using evidence to repeat success and avoid future failures

  • Climate-Resilient Development: Navigating Sustainable Futures

  • Designing climate-resilient investment plans and projects

  • Evaluating the impact of climate-resilient interventions in key sectors

  • Integrating environmental and social safeguards for sustainable development

  • Mainstreaming Policies: A Holistic Approach

  • Incorporating environmental considerations into policy design

  • Addressing the challenges of climate change in development planning

  • Ensuring social safeguards and gender equality in development initiatives

  • Promoting regional integration for collaborative development efforts

  • Training and Workshops: Building a Skilled Workforce

  • Online and in-class training for graduate students

  • Workshops for policymakers, practitioners, and consultants

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

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