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Monitoring and Evaluation

DNA Economics undertakes rigorous research to provide policy and strategic advice that is practical, evidence‑based and sustainable.

The aim of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practice is to facilitate the systematic and independent assessment of project and programme performance. We conduct evaluations with a strategic focus on enhancing project performance, outcomes and impact.  These evaluations also serve to inform policy and investment decisions while promoting institutional learning.

We offer a diverse range of services that are customised to meet the specific needs of our clients. In our approach, we employ theory-based methodologies that combine both quantitative and qualitative methods. This approach allows for data triangulation, thereby strengthening the validity of study findings. By utilising a combination of these rigorous research techniques, we ensure comprehensive and reliable evaluation results.

Services
  • Development of M&E frameworks and systems
  • Programme design and indicators
  • Data quality audits (DQAs)
  • Creation and refinement of logical frameworks and theory of change models
  • Strategic reviews
  • Design and diagnostic evaluations
  • Mid-term / process / implementation evaluations
  • Outcome evaluations
  • Impact evaluations and assessments
  • Impact measurement and management
  • Rapid evaluations
  • Data visualisation and reporting
Selected projects from our work in this area
  • A rapid evaluation of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for the South African Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME).
  • A design evaluation of the West Rand Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for the Gauteng Province.
  • An implementation and outcomes evaluation of the National Equipment Programme (NEP) for the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).
  • An impact assessment of the Government Employee Pension Fund’s (GEPF’s) Isibaya Fund.
  • A strategic review of Rand Water’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme.
  • Design, implementation and impact evaluations for a range of private sector, non-profit and donor clients, such as an outcomes evaluation of the Takura project (Anglo American Platinum), an impact assessment of the SHARP Programme (South African Breweries), and an implementation and outcomes evaluation of work readiness programmes (Momentum Foundation).
Public reports and studies

Find below some of DNA Economics’ publicly available work in this area. A full list of public reports and studies by DNA Economics can be found here.

Rapid Implementation Evaluation of the 16 Days Campaign (Summary Report)

An evaluation report for DPME and the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD)

Evaluation of the National Equipment Programme

A study undertaken for DPME and DSI

Rapid Evaluation of the 2018 National List of Occupations in High Demand

Produced for the Department of Higher Education and Training as part of the Labour Market Intelligence research programme

Centralised Monitoring and Evaluation for CFE Initiatives: Industry Report

A report for ASISA

Evaluation of Government Business Incentives

An evaluation undertaken for DPME

Formative evaluation of Gauteng’s Township Economy Revitalisation Programme

Report commissioned by the Gauteng Provincial Government, the Office of the Premier

For more information  please contact:

Zulaikha Brey
zulaikha.brey@dnaeconomics.com