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Automating M&E Workflows with KoboToolbox & TolaData
We are excited to announce an enhanced integration between KoboToolbox and TolaData that expands our existing plug-in to streamline the connection between your data collection
The Power of Proof: Fostering a Culture of Digital Impact Orientation at AWO
The DigiTeilhabe project supports digital skills and opportunities for vulnerable groups in Germany. Image: Die Arbeiterwohlfahrt e. V. We speak with Matthias Schug, project leader
How Right-to-Left Language Tools Can Strengthen Locally-led M&E
As the international aid sector strives for a more equitable development model, TolaData’s multilingual platform and RTL script support are designed to enhance local community engagement and overcome language barriers in digital M&E.
TolaData, Uni Oldenburg Win German Innovation Grant for Pioneering Partnership
The new federal grant will fund co-innovation between TolaData and the German university with the aim of developing digital solutions for challenge-based learning frameworks. Photo:
Year in Review 2023
As we enter the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our journey in 2023 – a year that marked a
Fairtrade International’s Digital Journey
In March of this year, TolaData secured the opportunity to collaborate with Fairtrade International, marking the start of an exciting journey into the digitalisation of
TolaData’s new dashboard features and enhancements
The use of dashboards for monitoring and evaluation in the nonprofit sector is gaining popularity. Learn more about the importance of dashboards and how TolaData helps you to utilise its power.
Getting the Most Out of Your M&E Indicators
Here are our top tips to ensure your Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) indicators are set in line with best practices.
Double Counting in International Development
Double counting can pose a threat to transparent and true reporting. This article will explain double counting, looking at how it arises in international development projects and how it can be prevented.
Widen your M&E horizon w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – P2
Widen your M&E horizon w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – Part 2 In this 2nd part of our 2-part M&E interview series with specialist Kandi Shejavali,
Explore the power of M&E w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – P1
Explore the power of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) with specialist Kandi Shejavali – part 1 M&E specialist Kandi Shejavali believes that M&E has the power
Maximizing the use of KoBoToolbox & more w/ Janna Rous
Maximizing the use of KoBoToolbox & more – interview with expert, Janna Rous Janna Rous, a humanitarian information management expert, an aid worker, a data
Integrating a gender dimension into M&E – best practices
Integrating a gender dimension into Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems – best practices Integrating a gender dimension to M&E structures is an important step towards
Data disaggregation & its key role in international development
Data Disaggregation & its key role in International Development In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN member states have pledged to leave no
Qualitative indicators and their relevance in M&E
Qualitative indicators and their relevance in M&E Indicators are integral to the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of every development project. Different types of
How to write a good M&E report – guidelines & best practices
How to write a good monitoring and evaluation report – guidelines and best practices Reporting is an integral part of any monitoring and evaluation plan
Monitoring & Evaluation interview with expert Linda Ntsiful
Monitoring & Evaluation interview with expert Linda Ntsiful Ever wondered what a career in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) might look like? As the initiator of
Qualitative and Quantitative data collection methods in M&E
Qualitative and Quantitative data collection methods in M&E Data is the heart and soul of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Valid, reliable and accurate data can
Helpful guides & resources on monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
Helpful guides & resources on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) For any development project to be successful, it must have a robust monitoring and evaluation system
Designing an impact evaluation work plan: a step-by-step guide
Designing an impact evaluation work plan: a step-by-step guide This article is the second part of our 2-part series on impact evaluation. In the first
Impact evaluation: overview, benefits, types and planning tips
Impact evaluation: overview, benefits, types and planning tips After a thorough consultation with our in-house M&E experts, we have created a 2-part series on impact
Getting started with IATI – expert interview with Maaike Blom
Getting started with IATI – an expert interview with Maaike Blom Maaike Blom, CEO of IATI frontrunner Data4Development walks us through the International Aid Transparency
Theory of Change vs. LogFrame – know the difference
Theory of Change vs. Logical Framework – know the difference Theory of Change (ToC) or Logical Framework? Given how both frameworks are used for the
How are NGOs coping with the impacts of COVID-19
How are NGOs coping with the impacts of COVID-19 Photo credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 has impacted billions of lives around
5 reasons why monitoring & evaluation is good for NGOs
5 reasons why monitoring & evaluation is good for NGOs The trials and errors in the development and humanitarian sector in the last decades have
What is Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)?
What is Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)? At TolaData, we love getting queries about monitoring and evaluation (M&E) from our clients and followers around the world.
Using multiple data collection tools? Here’s how to integrate your dataset
Using multiple data collection tools? Here’s how to integrate your dataset with TolaData Caught up in a data-silo dilemma? TolaData can help! Do you use
In conversation with M&E Specialist Sarah Ulrich
In conversation with M&E Specialist Sarah Ulrich “I always enjoyed being in direct contact with target groups of projects I evaluated, because I find it
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan for NGOs
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan for NGOs Our simple guide articulates the key components and important steps in developing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan.
What are the different types of monitoring and evaluation?
What are the different types of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)? Did you know that monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are classified into different types based on
