Automating M&E Workflows with KoboToolbox & TolaData

We are excited to announce an enhanced integration between KoboToolbox and TolaData that expands our existing plug-in to streamline the connection between your data collection and reporting workflows. With our new Auto-Pull feature, data collected on the ground using KoboToolbox now flows instantly and directly into your organisation’s indicator workflows and reporting in TolaData. This […]
The Power of Proof: Fostering a Culture of Digital Impact Orientation at AWO


The DigiTeilhabe project supports digital skills and opportunities for vulnerable groups in Germany. Image: Die Arbeiterwohlfahrt e. V. We speak with Matthias Schug, project leader at Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO), who shares his experience with digital impact monitoring and orientation on the DigiTeilhabe initiative, aimed at enhancing digital participation for vulnerable groups in Germany. Matthias offers a […]
How Right-to-Left Language Tools Can Strengthen Locally-led M&E


As the international aid sector strives for a more equitable development model, TolaData’s multilingual platform and RTL script support are designed to enhance local community engagement and overcome language barriers in digital M&E.
TolaData, Uni Oldenburg Win German Innovation Grant for Pioneering Partnership


The new federal grant will fund co-innovation between TolaData and the German university with the aim of developing digital solutions for challenge-based learning frameworks. Photo: TolaData’s Dr. Linda Kleemann (middle) with Nina Heiting (left) and Prof. Dr. Klaus Fichter (right) of Uni Oldenburg. TolaData, in partnership with Uni Oldenburg, has been awarded a joint grant […]
Year in Review 2023


As we enter the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our journey in 2023 – a year that marked a significant milestone for TolaData and our impact measurement community. 2023 was a year of change, growth and innovation. We said goodbye to our good friend and former CEO Jo […]
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 a large organization’s monitoring and evaluation process with high level aggregation requirements. Since winning the tender, our dedicated team has been deeply engaged in supporting Fairtrade’s mission. Through TolaData’s consultancy […]
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, Kandi shares her reflections on the emerging new trends in M&E, skills that are helpful to have as an M&E professional, her thoughts on digital M&E, plus, excellent tips, recommendations […]