Data-driven decision-making is at the core of our research methodologies. At the Data Insights vertical at MSC, we assist our clients with innovative data techniques to generate strategic and actionable insights. Our vision is to be the leading data-driven partner for equitable, inclusive, and impactful development in low- and moderate-income countries (LMICs) through rigorous MERL systems and the application of data science.

Monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) systems

We deliver consulting in concurrent monitoring, evaluation for impact measurement, and research across a wide thematic area. Our research encompasses financial services, gender, youth, social inclusion, disability, climate change, social, agriculture, and health and nutrition. 

Our key services include:

1) Designing MEL frameworks and program management

2) Developing theory of change, logic models, and performance measurement frameworks

3) Creating data collection tools, analyzing data, and facilitating learning processes

4) Designing, managing, and providing recommendations for databases

5) Facilitating participatory, community-led processes

6) Conducting rigorous evaluations (experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental design)

Our core team of MSC experts brings decades of experience in delivering rigorous, practical, and fit-to-purpose MEL approaches for development programs. Our global and expanding network of collaborators also lends complementarity to our expertise and reach.

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