Blog Read stories about D4I’s work from around the world. Learn how D4I works with local partners to generate evidence, strengthen local capacity, ensure data quality, integrate gender, and promote data use and learning. Gender Competency Training of Family Planning Providers in Ghana Gender competency refers to the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that can help FP providers reduce gender-related barriers experienced by their clients. To strengthen the gender competency of FP providers, USAID recently supported the development of two new resources: a self-assessment tool to measure gender competency (developed by D4I in a previous phase of this activity), and an online course (developed by Human Resources for Health 2030 and hosted by Chemonics). Local Capacity Strengthening through Intentional Evaluation Partnerships in Nigeria In Nigeria, D4I conducted a multi-activity evaluation of USAID/Nigeria’s Health, Population, and Nutrition (HPN) activities. As part of this process, D4I employed various methods and strategies to facilitate demand-driven local capacity strengthening (LCS) for conducting analyses and evaluations. A Journey of Research Mentorship and Skill Development in Bangladesh For more than a decade, the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has worked with USAID-funded MEASURE Evaluation and D4I projects on a multitude of research activities. Through this partnership, D4I has implemented various approaches to strengthen the research and dissemination capacity of icddr,b staff. Moldova Study Visit to Austria Enables Knowledge Sharing From January 15–18, 2024, Moldovan delegates traveled to Vienna, Austria, for a study visit to exchange knowledge of European practices of collecting, analyzing, and using disaggregated data to facilitate the development and monitoring of social policies, as well as promoting equity and inclusion in the governance process. Top 10 Most Viewed Family Planning and Reproductive Health Indicators Data for Impact is celebrating more than a decade of advancing global health through monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) with the Family Planning (FP)/Reproductive Health (RH) Indicators Database. Since 2013, the digital FP/RH Indicators Database has provided detailed guidance on more than 450 indicators in FP/RH programmatic areas. Lessons Learned in Engaging Youth in Dissemination of the Bangladesh Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Survey Findings From 2019-2020, the National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), and Data for Impact (D4I) conducted the first-ever national Bangladesh Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Survey (BAHWS) with female and male adolescents ages 15-19 to better understand their state of health and wellbeing. Sharing Lessons Learned in Localization: D4I’s Localization in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Webinar Series Throughout 2024, D4I hosted a webinar series focused on localization in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) in global health. Localizing MERL helps ensure that local actors have the resources and capacity needed for equitable, evidence-informed decision making. Sustainable Health Programming in Nigeria: Insights from Sentinel Indicator Monitoring As part of the Nigeria HPN Multi-Activity Evaluation in 2021-2022, D4I conducted an assessment to explore how the four HPN activities are contributing to the sustainability of health systems and health outcomes in Nigeria. Expertise and Leadership from Local Partners: A Q&A on data collection strategies and lessons learned in Bangladesh and Tanzania In 2023, Data for Impact (D4I) published an assessment report entitled High Impact Practices (HIPs) in Family Planning (FP): A qualitative assessment of quality and scale of implementation for three service delivery HIPs in Bangladesh and Tanzania. Strengthening Diverse Capacities through Diverse Approaches at Partner Universities Data for Impact (D4I), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), supports countries to generate and use high-quality data to improve their programs, policies, and—ultimately—health outcomes. D4I also strengthens the technical and organizational capacity of local organizations and actors to collect, analyze, and use data to support their sustainable development. One successful approach D4I has adopted involved capacity strengthening of universities in Armenia and Moldova, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, and Malawi. From Intentions to Actions – Using Commitment Devices for Evidence Use How can we get people to use evidence more in health programming? D4I recently tried something a little different—using ‘commitment devices’ or tools to lock people into accomplishing a goal. Here’s what we learned. Strengthening the Government of Armenia’s Systems for Child Protection and Counter-Trafficking in Persons D4I’s work in Armenia began in 2020 with support for the Government of Armenia, in particular the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MOLSA), to strengthen collection, management, and use of quality routine data to support effective case management, thus improving the provision of child protection and care. In 2021, D4I started a second activity that focused on working with MOLSA and other stakeholders to strengthen capacities around C-TIP. The Power of eLearning: Revolutionizing Secondary Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Bangladesh D4I’s Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist based in Bangladesh worked on a proposal in collaboration with colleagues at icddr,b to digitize the puberty and sex education chapters in the Physical Education and Health textbook, a part of the national curriculum for secondary school students in Bangladesh. Institutionalization of Social Work M&E Courses in Moldova and Armenia D4I has implemented small grants with institutions in Moldova and Armenia to develop pre- and in-service monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training within their social work curricula, with the goal of strengthening the social service workforce’s capacity to generate and use evidence for decision-making. Envisioning the Future of Social Service Workforce Planning: A Data-Driven Approach To identify promising approaches to strengthen the social service workforce and broader systems related to child care and protection, the USAID-funded D4I project has assessed key related activities across three countries—Armenia, Cambodia, and Rwanda. Better Data Means Better Policy to Support Persons with Disabilities in Moldova D4I, which supports countries to generate and use high quality data, has been supporting the Moldovan government to identify data gaps, gather disability data specific to Ukrainian refugees, and introduce performance management indicators in public administration to ensure that people with disabilities receive benefits and services more efficiently. Every Child Everywhere: Assessing USAID’s Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy The MSNS (2014–2025) was developed to guide and inform USAID nutrition policies and programs in both humanitarian and development contexts to improve economic productivity, resilience, and overall nutritional status to save lives. 10 Ways to Increase the Use of Evaluation Findings We are Agata Slota, Cassandra Ake, and Lucinda Jones with the USAID-funded Data for Impact (D4I) project. D4I supports countries to generate and use high-quality data to improve their programs, policies, and health outcomes. Our activity with D4I focuses on identifying behavioral interventions to increase the use of evaluation findings. Here are 10 evidence-based approaches your organization can try. How Can We Strengthen Gender Competency in Reproductive Health Services? The new Gender Competency Self-Assessment Tool for Family Planning Providers allows for the improvement of gender competency of healthcare providers. Enhancing Child Protection with Digital Skills Assessments in Uganda The D4I Digital Skills Assessment (DSA) Guide is a five-step guide that informs the development of a customizable assessment of digital skills based on the local context. Developing Indicators with Front-line Workers to Improve Child Protection and Care in Colombia A primary objective for D4I’s work in Colombia is to support the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) to develop indicators for the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the Case Management Method (abbreviated in Spanish as MAC). New Data Review Room Opened within Moldova’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection New Data Review Room Opened within Moldova’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection March 29, 2023 By Camelia Gheorghe and Matthew LaBarbera, Data for Impact Following the inauguration of Moldova’s … Read More "New Data Review Room Opened within Moldova’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection" Lessons Learned in Indicator Standardization Lessons Learned in Indicator Standardization March 6, 2023 By Janine Barden-O’Fallon and Bridgit Adamou, Data for Impact (D4I) Health interventions work best when they are based on evidence. However, it … Read More "Lessons Learned in Indicator Standardization" Moldova’s First Data Review Room in Ștefan Vodă Moldova’s First Data Review Room in Ștefan Vodă February 23, 2023 By Camelia Gheorghe and Matthew LaBarbera, Data for Impact Since February 2022, nearly 8 million refugees have fled from … Read More "Moldova’s First Data Review Room in Ștefan Vodă" Workshop Helps Social Workers in Moldova Apply Ethical Codes and Analytics for Child Protection Work Workshop Helps Social Workers in Moldova Apply Ethical Codes and Analytics for Child Protection Work A recent D4I workshop in Moldova focused on using advanced analytics for exploring child protection … Read More "Workshop Helps Social Workers in Moldova Apply Ethical Codes and Analytics for Child Protection Work" Helping Researchers Improve Health Outcomes: D4I’s How-To Videos on Advanced Data Analysis Helping Researchers Improve Health Outcomes: D4I’s How-To Videos on Advanced Data Analysis As part of its mission to improve global health outcomes, Data for Impact (D4I) has created two video … Read More "Helping Researchers Improve Health Outcomes: D4I’s How-To Videos on Advanced Data Analysis" D4I’s work in Moldova: Using data-informed decisions to protect at-risk children D4I’s work in Moldova: Using data-informed decisions to protect at-risk children By Camelia Gheorghe and Katie Kosma, Data for Impact The Republic of Moldova, a landlocked, middle-income country in Eastern … Read More "D4I’s work in Moldova: Using data-informed decisions to protect at-risk children" D4I Supports Armenia in Monitoring Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) Data for Impact Supports Armenia in Monitoring Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) By Lillian Mageto, Data for Impact (D4I) Human trafficking affects an estimated 25 million people around the world, including … Read More "D4I Supports Armenia in Monitoring Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP)" Testing the Feasibility of Using Routine Health Information Systems and Population Data to Understand Contraceptive Supply and Demand in Malawi Testing the Feasibility of Using Routine Health Information Systems and Population Data to Understand Contraceptive Supply and Demand in Malawi This is the second blog post in a series to … Read More "Testing the Feasibility of Using Routine Health Information Systems and Population Data to Understand Contraceptive Supply and Demand in Malawi" The Roadmap to Developing a New Case Management Information System (CMIS) for Children in Armenia The Roadmap to Developing a New Case Management Information System (CMIS) for Children in Armenia For optimum case management, agencies working in child protection require reliable data on children’s resources, … Read More "The Roadmap to Developing a New Case Management Information System (CMIS) for Children in Armenia" Data and Capacity Strengthening: The First Step Towards Better Health Outcomes Data and Capacity Strengthening: The First Step Towards Better Health Outcomes This is the first blog in a series to showcase D4I work. Here we introduce you to the project … Read More "Data and Capacity Strengthening: The First Step Towards Better Health Outcomes" My experience working at the systems level to protect children My experience working at the systems level to protect children By Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi, Data for Impact (D4I) Before I joined the USAID-funded MEASURE Evaluation project, and now the D4I project, … Read More "My experience working at the systems level to protect children" Getting to the Use of Data to Promote Appropriate Care for Children Getting to the Use of Data to Promote Appropriate Care for Children By Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi, Dawne Walker, and Fils Uwitonze, Data for Impact For the past decade, Rwanda has taken … Read More "Getting to the Use of Data to Promote Appropriate Care for Children" Using Data to Advance Reform of the Child Care System: Lessons Learned in Uganda Using Data to Advance Reform of the Child Care System: Lessons Learned in Uganda By Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi and Lisa Parker, Data for Impact (D4I) Every child has the right to … Read More "Using Data to Advance Reform of the Child Care System: Lessons Learned in Uganda" Strengthening Armenia’s child care and child protection system: Collaboration makes a difference Strengthening Armenia’s child care and child protection system: Collaboration makes a difference By Zola Allen, PhD, and Hasmik Ghukasyan, MS, Data for Impact (D4I) Prevention of family separation. Care of … Read More "Strengthening Armenia’s child care and child protection system: Collaboration makes a difference" Taking a Long View: My Path to Becoming an Evaluation Professional Taking a Long View: My Path to Becoming an Evaluation Professional By Emily Weaver, PhD, MEASURE Evaluation As my colleagues and I attended the opening plenary of the American Evaluation … Read More "Taking a Long View: My Path to Becoming an Evaluation Professional"
Gender Competency Training of Family Planning Providers in Ghana Gender competency refers to the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that can help FP providers reduce gender-related barriers experienced by their clients. To strengthen the gender competency of FP providers, USAID recently supported the development of two new resources: a self-assessment tool to measure gender competency (developed by D4I in a previous phase of this activity), and an online course (developed by Human Resources for Health 2030 and hosted by Chemonics).
Local Capacity Strengthening through Intentional Evaluation Partnerships in Nigeria In Nigeria, D4I conducted a multi-activity evaluation of USAID/Nigeria’s Health, Population, and Nutrition (HPN) activities. As part of this process, D4I employed various methods and strategies to facilitate demand-driven local capacity strengthening (LCS) for conducting analyses and evaluations.
A Journey of Research Mentorship and Skill Development in Bangladesh For more than a decade, the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has worked with USAID-funded MEASURE Evaluation and D4I projects on a multitude of research activities. Through this partnership, D4I has implemented various approaches to strengthen the research and dissemination capacity of icddr,b staff.
Moldova Study Visit to Austria Enables Knowledge Sharing From January 15–18, 2024, Moldovan delegates traveled to Vienna, Austria, for a study visit to exchange knowledge of European practices of collecting, analyzing, and using disaggregated data to facilitate the development and monitoring of social policies, as well as promoting equity and inclusion in the governance process.
Top 10 Most Viewed Family Planning and Reproductive Health Indicators Data for Impact is celebrating more than a decade of advancing global health through monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) with the Family Planning (FP)/Reproductive Health (RH) Indicators Database. Since 2013, the digital FP/RH Indicators Database has provided detailed guidance on more than 450 indicators in FP/RH programmatic areas.
Lessons Learned in Engaging Youth in Dissemination of the Bangladesh Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Survey Findings From 2019-2020, the National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), and Data for Impact (D4I) conducted the first-ever national Bangladesh Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Survey (BAHWS) with female and male adolescents ages 15-19 to better understand their state of health and wellbeing.
Sharing Lessons Learned in Localization: D4I’s Localization in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Webinar Series Throughout 2024, D4I hosted a webinar series focused on localization in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) in global health. Localizing MERL helps ensure that local actors have the resources and capacity needed for equitable, evidence-informed decision making.
Sustainable Health Programming in Nigeria: Insights from Sentinel Indicator Monitoring As part of the Nigeria HPN Multi-Activity Evaluation in 2021-2022, D4I conducted an assessment to explore how the four HPN activities are contributing to the sustainability of health systems and health outcomes in Nigeria.
Expertise and Leadership from Local Partners: A Q&A on data collection strategies and lessons learned in Bangladesh and Tanzania In 2023, Data for Impact (D4I) published an assessment report entitled High Impact Practices (HIPs) in Family Planning (FP): A qualitative assessment of quality and scale of implementation for three service delivery HIPs in Bangladesh and Tanzania.
Strengthening Diverse Capacities through Diverse Approaches at Partner Universities Data for Impact (D4I), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), supports countries to generate and use high-quality data to improve their programs, policies, and—ultimately—health outcomes. D4I also strengthens the technical and organizational capacity of local organizations and actors to collect, analyze, and use data to support their sustainable development. One successful approach D4I has adopted involved capacity strengthening of universities in Armenia and Moldova, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, and Malawi.
From Intentions to Actions – Using Commitment Devices for Evidence Use How can we get people to use evidence more in health programming? D4I recently tried something a little different—using ‘commitment devices’ or tools to lock people into accomplishing a goal. Here’s what we learned.
Strengthening the Government of Armenia’s Systems for Child Protection and Counter-Trafficking in Persons D4I’s work in Armenia began in 2020 with support for the Government of Armenia, in particular the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MOLSA), to strengthen collection, management, and use of quality routine data to support effective case management, thus improving the provision of child protection and care. In 2021, D4I started a second activity that focused on working with MOLSA and other stakeholders to strengthen capacities around C-TIP.
The Power of eLearning: Revolutionizing Secondary Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Bangladesh D4I’s Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist based in Bangladesh worked on a proposal in collaboration with colleagues at icddr,b to digitize the puberty and sex education chapters in the Physical Education and Health textbook, a part of the national curriculum for secondary school students in Bangladesh.
Institutionalization of Social Work M&E Courses in Moldova and Armenia D4I has implemented small grants with institutions in Moldova and Armenia to develop pre- and in-service monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training within their social work curricula, with the goal of strengthening the social service workforce’s capacity to generate and use evidence for decision-making.
Envisioning the Future of Social Service Workforce Planning: A Data-Driven Approach To identify promising approaches to strengthen the social service workforce and broader systems related to child care and protection, the USAID-funded D4I project has assessed key related activities across three countries—Armenia, Cambodia, and Rwanda.
Better Data Means Better Policy to Support Persons with Disabilities in Moldova D4I, which supports countries to generate and use high quality data, has been supporting the Moldovan government to identify data gaps, gather disability data specific to Ukrainian refugees, and introduce performance management indicators in public administration to ensure that people with disabilities receive benefits and services more efficiently.
Every Child Everywhere: Assessing USAID’s Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy The MSNS (2014–2025) was developed to guide and inform USAID nutrition policies and programs in both humanitarian and development contexts to improve economic productivity, resilience, and overall nutritional status to save lives.
10 Ways to Increase the Use of Evaluation Findings We are Agata Slota, Cassandra Ake, and Lucinda Jones with the USAID-funded Data for Impact (D4I) project. D4I supports countries to generate and use high-quality data to improve their programs, policies, and health outcomes. Our activity with D4I focuses on identifying behavioral interventions to increase the use of evaluation findings. Here are 10 evidence-based approaches your organization can try.
How Can We Strengthen Gender Competency in Reproductive Health Services? The new Gender Competency Self-Assessment Tool for Family Planning Providers allows for the improvement of gender competency of healthcare providers.
Enhancing Child Protection with Digital Skills Assessments in Uganda The D4I Digital Skills Assessment (DSA) Guide is a five-step guide that informs the development of a customizable assessment of digital skills based on the local context.
Developing Indicators with Front-line Workers to Improve Child Protection and Care in Colombia A primary objective for D4I’s work in Colombia is to support the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) to develop indicators for the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the Case Management Method (abbreviated in Spanish as MAC).
New Data Review Room Opened within Moldova’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection New Data Review Room Opened within Moldova’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection March 29, 2023 By Camelia Gheorghe and Matthew LaBarbera, Data for Impact Following the inauguration of Moldova’s … Read More "New Data Review Room Opened within Moldova’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection"
Lessons Learned in Indicator Standardization Lessons Learned in Indicator Standardization March 6, 2023 By Janine Barden-O’Fallon and Bridgit Adamou, Data for Impact (D4I) Health interventions work best when they are based on evidence. However, it … Read More "Lessons Learned in Indicator Standardization"
Moldova’s First Data Review Room in Ștefan Vodă Moldova’s First Data Review Room in Ștefan Vodă February 23, 2023 By Camelia Gheorghe and Matthew LaBarbera, Data for Impact Since February 2022, nearly 8 million refugees have fled from … Read More "Moldova’s First Data Review Room in Ștefan Vodă"
Workshop Helps Social Workers in Moldova Apply Ethical Codes and Analytics for Child Protection Work Workshop Helps Social Workers in Moldova Apply Ethical Codes and Analytics for Child Protection Work A recent D4I workshop in Moldova focused on using advanced analytics for exploring child protection … Read More "Workshop Helps Social Workers in Moldova Apply Ethical Codes and Analytics for Child Protection Work"
Helping Researchers Improve Health Outcomes: D4I’s How-To Videos on Advanced Data Analysis Helping Researchers Improve Health Outcomes: D4I’s How-To Videos on Advanced Data Analysis As part of its mission to improve global health outcomes, Data for Impact (D4I) has created two video … Read More "Helping Researchers Improve Health Outcomes: D4I’s How-To Videos on Advanced Data Analysis"
D4I’s work in Moldova: Using data-informed decisions to protect at-risk children D4I’s work in Moldova: Using data-informed decisions to protect at-risk children By Camelia Gheorghe and Katie Kosma, Data for Impact The Republic of Moldova, a landlocked, middle-income country in Eastern … Read More "D4I’s work in Moldova: Using data-informed decisions to protect at-risk children"
D4I Supports Armenia in Monitoring Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) Data for Impact Supports Armenia in Monitoring Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) By Lillian Mageto, Data for Impact (D4I) Human trafficking affects an estimated 25 million people around the world, including … Read More "D4I Supports Armenia in Monitoring Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP)"
Testing the Feasibility of Using Routine Health Information Systems and Population Data to Understand Contraceptive Supply and Demand in Malawi Testing the Feasibility of Using Routine Health Information Systems and Population Data to Understand Contraceptive Supply and Demand in Malawi This is the second blog post in a series to … Read More "Testing the Feasibility of Using Routine Health Information Systems and Population Data to Understand Contraceptive Supply and Demand in Malawi"
The Roadmap to Developing a New Case Management Information System (CMIS) for Children in Armenia The Roadmap to Developing a New Case Management Information System (CMIS) for Children in Armenia For optimum case management, agencies working in child protection require reliable data on children’s resources, … Read More "The Roadmap to Developing a New Case Management Information System (CMIS) for Children in Armenia"
Data and Capacity Strengthening: The First Step Towards Better Health Outcomes Data and Capacity Strengthening: The First Step Towards Better Health Outcomes This is the first blog in a series to showcase D4I work. Here we introduce you to the project … Read More "Data and Capacity Strengthening: The First Step Towards Better Health Outcomes"
My experience working at the systems level to protect children My experience working at the systems level to protect children By Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi, Data for Impact (D4I) Before I joined the USAID-funded MEASURE Evaluation project, and now the D4I project, … Read More "My experience working at the systems level to protect children"
Getting to the Use of Data to Promote Appropriate Care for Children Getting to the Use of Data to Promote Appropriate Care for Children By Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi, Dawne Walker, and Fils Uwitonze, Data for Impact For the past decade, Rwanda has taken … Read More "Getting to the Use of Data to Promote Appropriate Care for Children"
Using Data to Advance Reform of the Child Care System: Lessons Learned in Uganda Using Data to Advance Reform of the Child Care System: Lessons Learned in Uganda By Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi and Lisa Parker, Data for Impact (D4I) Every child has the right to … Read More "Using Data to Advance Reform of the Child Care System: Lessons Learned in Uganda"
Strengthening Armenia’s child care and child protection system: Collaboration makes a difference Strengthening Armenia’s child care and child protection system: Collaboration makes a difference By Zola Allen, PhD, and Hasmik Ghukasyan, MS, Data for Impact (D4I) Prevention of family separation. Care of … Read More "Strengthening Armenia’s child care and child protection system: Collaboration makes a difference"
Taking a Long View: My Path to Becoming an Evaluation Professional Taking a Long View: My Path to Becoming an Evaluation Professional By Emily Weaver, PhD, MEASURE Evaluation As my colleagues and I attended the opening plenary of the American Evaluation … Read More "Taking a Long View: My Path to Becoming an Evaluation Professional"
