Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning are critical in helping organisations develop effective responses to complex social challenges. When done well, MEL helps organisations understand what’s working, for whom, and in what circumstances, and provides useful, practical insights to guide future strategy and decision-making.
Interim and final program evaluations, including single-program initiatives and multi-partner or multi-project initiatives
Process evaluations, outcome and impact evaluations, and economic evaluations
Social impact measurement and social return on investment analysis (SROI)
Mixed methods and qualitative impact evaluation, including outcome harvesting, outcome mapping, and contribution analysis
Participatory and utilisation-focused approaches, including developmental evaluation
Systems-based and complexity-aware approaches
Theory of change, program logics, and logic models
MEL frameworks, including results frameworks, indicator frameworks, and impact measurement frameworks
Design of data collection plans, tools, templates, and instruments
Data analysis tools and technical support
Sensemaking, participatory analysis, and reflection workshops and processes
Needs assessments and evaluability assessments
Meta-evaluation
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Testimonials
Anti-Racism Movement, Lebanon
Working with Lighthouse has been an absolute delight. The team at Lighthouse is professional, supportive, and attuned to the unique needs and contexts of their partnerships.
Their participatory and collaborative approach sets them apart; it allowed us to not only enhance our systems through their expertise but also learn and grow alongside them.
Porticus, Global
Lighthouse is going above and beyond in accompanying Porticus and partners as a critical friend. I am impressed by the flexibility, adaptability, thoughtfulness, and dedication of all members of the team.