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Impact Evaluations research service by IGREC

Service overview

IGREC designs and delivers rigorous impact evaluations for programmes, policies, and investments. We help clients understand what changed, why it changed, and whether the intervention caused the result.

Direct answer

Impact evaluation services measure the causal effects of a programme or policy. IGREC selects a credible design, builds the data plan, and produces decision-ready findings. The evidence helps funders, implementers, and policymakers improve future action.

Organisations seeking credible evidence on whether a programme caused measurable change.

Tailored support

A service designed around the decision and field reality.

The scope connects research questions, methods, participants, operations, quality controls and final use.

IGREC team delivering impact evaluations
Decision valueWhat this service helps you decide

Programme monitoring shows what happened. However, it may not show what caused the change. An impact evaluation compares outcomes against a credible counterfactual. Therefore, leaders can separate programme effects from wider economic or social trends.

IGREC aligns each evaluation with the decision that matters. First, we clarify the intervention logic and priority outcomes. Next, we select an experimental or quasi-experimental design. We then manage data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

Expected outcomesWhat IGREC delivers
  • A clear theory of change and evaluation questions.
  • A feasible identification strategy for causal inference.
  • Baseline and follow-up instruments linked to outcomes.
  • Transparent analysis plans, indicators, and assumptions.
  • Practical recommendations for programme improvement or scale.
Best suited toWho this service supports

This service supports donor agencies, NGOs, foundations, government ministries, UN programmes, universities, social investors, and private-sector initiatives. It suits teams preparing a pilot, expansion, funding decision, or policy review.

How IGREC delivers the service

A controlled process from mobilisation to handover.

01Define the decision.

We identify who will use the evidence and what decision it must support.

02Assess evaluability.

We review programme maturity, rollout plans, data access, and ethical requirements.

03Select the design.

We recommend an RCT or a suitable quasi-experimental approach.

04Generate reliable data.

We programme tools, train teams, supervise fieldwork, and monitor quality.

05Translate findings.

We explain effects, limitations, costs, and operational implications in clear language.

Typical deliverables

A documented handover your team can use.

  • Evaluation design report
  • Theory of change and indicator framework
  • Sampling and power calculations
  • Data collection instruments
  • Analysis plan and reproducible outputs
  • Technical report, policy brief, and presentation

Why clients choose IGREC

Rigour connected to local implementation knowledge.

IGREC combines local field knowledge with rigorous research practice. Our Uganda base supports faster coordination, contextual interpretation, and practical field planning. Additionally, we design outputs for both technical reviewers and senior decision-makers.

Our project portfolio covers agriculture, public health, financial inclusion, enterprise development, land governance, WASH, refugees, labour markets, and public finance. This breadth helps us identify relevant outcomes and operational risks early.

Relevant IGREC experience

Evidence from related assignments.

IGREC's portfolio includes impact evaluations on SACCO participation, land governance, piped water services, health insurance, contract farming, and refugee finance. These studies show the range of policy and programme questions that rigorous evaluation can address.

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Root Capital SACCOs Impact Evaluation – Uganda

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Improvement of Land Governance in Uganda

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Benefits of transitioning to piped water service in rural Uganda

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Frequently asked questions

Practical answers before scoping begins.

What is the difference between monitoring and impact evaluation?

Monitoring tracks implementation and results over time. Impact evaluation tests whether the intervention caused observed changes.

Must every impact evaluation use random assignment?

No. IGREC may use quasi-experimental methods when random assignment is not feasible or ethical.

When should planning begin?

Planning should begin before rollout whenever possible. Early preparation protects the design and improves baseline data quality.

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Plan an evaluation that answers the real decision

Discuss your programme, rollout plan, target population, and evidence needs with IGREC. We will recommend a rigorous and practical evaluation pathway.

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