

Updates from the digitisation of the NGO sector


Fairtrade International’s Digital Journey
In March of this year, TolaData secured the opportunity to collaborate with Fairtrade International, marking the start of an exciting journey into the digitalisation of


TolaData’s new dashboard features and enhancements
The use of dashboards for monitoring and evaluation in the nonprofit sector is gaining popularity. Learn more about the importance of dashboards and how TolaData helps you to utilise its power.


Getting the Most Out of Your M&E Indicators
Here are our top tips to ensure your Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) indicators are set in line with best practices.


Double Counting in International Development
Double counting can pose a threat to transparent and true reporting. This article will explain double counting, looking at how it arises in international development projects and how it can be prevented.


Widen your M&E horizon w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – P2
Widen your M&E horizon w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – Part 2 In this 2nd part of our 2-part M&E interview series with specialist Kandi Shejavali,


Explore the power of M&E w/ specialist Kandi Shejavali – P1
Explore the power of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) with specialist Kandi Shejavali – part 1 M&E specialist Kandi Shejavali believes that M&E has the power


Maximizing the use of KoBoToolbox & more w/ Janna Rous
Maximizing the use of KoBoToolbox & more – interview with expert, Janna Rous Janna Rous, a humanitarian information management expert, an aid worker, a data


Integrating a gender dimension into M&E – best practices
Integrating a gender dimension into Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems – best practices Integrating a gender dimension to M&E structures is an important step towards


Data disaggregation & its key role in international development
Data Disaggregation & its key role in International Development In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN member states have pledged to leave no


Qualitative indicators and their relevance in M&E
Qualitative indicators and their relevance in M&E Indicators are integral to the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of every development project. Different types of


How to write a good M&E report – guidelines & best practices
How to write a good monitoring and evaluation report – guidelines and best practices Reporting is an integral part of any monitoring and evaluation plan


Monitoring & Evaluation interview with expert Linda Ntsiful
Monitoring & Evaluation interview with expert Linda Ntsiful Ever wondered what a career in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) might look like? As the initiator of


Qualitative and Quantitative data collection methods in M&E
Qualitative and Quantitative data collection methods in M&E Data is the heart and soul of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Valid, reliable and accurate data can


Helpful guides & resources on monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
Helpful guides & resources on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) For any development project to be successful, it must have a robust monitoring and evaluation system


Designing an impact evaluation work plan: a step-by-step guide
Designing an impact evaluation work plan: a step-by-step guide This article is the second part of our 2-part series on impact evaluation. In the first


Impact evaluation: overview, benefits, types and planning tips
Impact evaluation: overview, benefits, types and planning tips After a thorough consultation with our in-house M&E experts, we have created a 2-part series on impact


Getting started with IATI – expert interview with Maaike Blom
Getting started with IATI – an expert interview with Maaike Blom Maaike Blom, CEO of IATI frontrunner Data4Development walks us through the International Aid Transparency


Theory of Change vs. LogFrame – know the difference
Theory of Change vs. Logical Framework – know the difference Theory of Change (ToC) or Logical Framework? Given how both frameworks are used for the


How are NGOs coping with the impacts of COVID-19
How are NGOs coping with the impacts of COVID-19 Photo credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 has impacted billions of lives around


5 reasons why monitoring & evaluation is good for NGOs
5 reasons why monitoring & evaluation is good for NGOs The trials and errors in the development and humanitarian sector in the last decades have


What is Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)?
What is Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)? At TolaData, we love getting queries about monitoring and evaluation (M&E) from our clients and followers around the world.


Using multiple data collection tools? Here’s how to integrate your dataset
Using multiple data collection tools? Here’s how to integrate your dataset with TolaData Caught up in a data-silo dilemma? TolaData can help! Do you use


In conversation with M&E Specialist Sarah Ulrich
In conversation with M&E Specialist Sarah Ulrich “I always enjoyed being in direct contact with target groups of projects I evaluated, because I find it


Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan for NGOs
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan for NGOs Our simple guide articulates the key components and important steps in developing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan.


What are the different types of monitoring and evaluation?
What are the different types of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)? Did you know that monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are classified into different types based on


Understanding M&E from a specialist’s perspective
In conversation with M&E Specialist Muhip Ege Caglidil Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Muhip Ege Caglidil talks about his experience of working in M&E. He shares


10 steps to successful M&E
10 steps to successful M&E Figuring out how and when to design a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan could be quite tricky, we agree! But


Results Framework: what is it and how to build one?
Results framework: what is it and how to build one? In this article, we deep dive into one of the most intrinsic elements of M&E


How to integrate the SDGs into your development project
How to integrate the SDGs into your development project What are SDGs and why are they important? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) formulated in 2015


Digital technology paves way for social change
Into New Worlds by N3XTCODER N3XTCODER, a group of socially driven techies has been influencing our generation of digital innovators to weave technology with social