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Perspectives, lessons, and practical guidance for turning evidence into impact.
PIMA International shares insights drawn from decades of experience supporting government agencies, nonprofits, foundations, and global development programs. Through articles, tools, and practical guidance, we help organizations strengthen performance, make better decisions, and maximize the impact of their investments.
Our insights are designed for leaders, program managers, researchers, and practitioners seeking practical approaches to evaluation, learning, strategy, and evidence-informed decision-making.
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Measurement & Evaluation
Explore practical approaches to measuring what matters and generating evidence that improves programs.
Process Evaluation vs. Outcome Evaluation: Which Do You Need?
Five Mistakes Organizations Make When Measuring Impact
Developing KPIs That Matter
Designing Evaluations That Support Learning and Action
Community Needs & Strategy
Learn how organizations can better understand communities, identify priorities, and make smarter investments.
How Needs Assessments Improve Funding Decisions
Why Community Voice Matters in Program Design
Using GIS and Spatial Analytics to Identify Service Gaps
Turning Data into Strategic Action
Prioritizing Resources for Greater Impact
Learning & Data Use
Discover ways to transform information into insights that support continuous improvement and adaptive management.
Mixed-Methods Research: Why Stories and Numbers Matter
Building a Culture of Learning
From Data to Decisions: Making Evidence Actionable
How Dashboards Support Better Decisions
Lessons Learned from Global and Community-Based Programs
Resources
Access practical tools and guides to support your work.
Documentation Guidelines
Theory of Change Template
Indicator Reference Sheets
Community Needs Assessment Checklist
Monitoring and Evaluation Planning Tools
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