Stories of impact
We deliver the evidence and insights needed for a more equitable and sustainable world.
For 40 years we have helped governments, foundations, businesses and global alliances to improve their performance and catalyse positive lasting social, economic and environmental change. Here is a selection of our stories of impact.
Helping the UK Government tackle the global antimicrobial emergency
Our long-term evaluation of the UK Government’s flagship Fleming Fund has informed strategic shifts relating to data use and...
Promoting more equitable and ethical AI use
Our award-winning research is helping mitigate AI gender bias in one of Mexico’s leading education pilots and providing...
Improving the assessment of migrant reintegration programmes
An award-winning impact evaluation helped to set new standards for evaluating migrant assistance and provided vital insights...
Helping UNICEF improve its response in complex humanitarian settings
An award-winning Itad evaluation was integral in shaping UNICEF’s provision of more effective and equitable coverage in...
Using realist evaluation to support evidence-based policy making
An innovative Itad evaluation generated valuable lessons on what works to build capacity for evidence-informed policy making,...
Shaping organisational change for more effective philanthropy
An Itad evaluation conducted in partnership with global philanthropic organisation Porticus, led to organisational changes for...
Improving access to contraception for adolescent girls
An Itad learning-focused process evaluation helped Population Services International (PSI) improve adolescent girls’...
Strengthening coherent global action to tackle the scourge of landmines
Our work has helped to strengthen the way the global mine action sector works collectively to reduce and eliminate the...
Influencing humanitarian policy to protect refugee rights
An Itad evaluation of the global response to protect refugee rights during Covid-19 is influencing UN humanitarian agencies...
