Our Consulting Services
We provide specialized consulting services tailored to the unique context of development in Madagascar. Our expertise helps organizations design, implement, and evaluate impactful projects.
Comprehensive Project Lifecycle Support
Our Strategic Project Design & Management service provides end-to-end support, from initial ideation to successful implementation and beyond. We begin by deeply understanding your vision, the specific challenges, and the unique opportunities within the Malagasy context. Our approach emphasizes participatory planning, robust logical frameworks, and agile management methodologies. This ensures projects are not only well-designed but also effectively implemented, monitored, and adaptable to the inevitable changes that occur during a project's lifespan.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Needs Assessment & In-depth Feasibility Studies
- Comprehensive Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement Plans
- Logical Framework Approach (LFA) & Theory of Change Development
- Detailed Project Planning & Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Proactive Risk Management & Mitigation Strategies
- Transparent Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- Agile & Adaptive Project Management Techniques
We are committed to delivering projects that are sustainable, create measurable impact, and genuinely meet the needs of the communities they serve. Our focus is on building local capacity throughout the process, ensuring long-term success and ownership. You can learn more about our preferred participatory project management methodologies for community engagement.
Actionable Insights for Continuous Improvement
Effective Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) is the cornerstone of successful and accountable development projects. We specialize in co-creating tailored MEL systems that go beyond simple data collection. Our frameworks are designed to provide actionable insights, facilitate continuous organizational learning, and demonstrate tangible impact to donors, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
Our MEL Services Include:
- Development of Comprehensive MEL Plans & Indicator Frameworks
- Design of Data Collection Tools (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods)
- Conducting Baseline, Mid-term, and Endline Evaluations
- Rigorous Impact Assessment Studies & Methodologies
- Implementation and Support for Digital MEL Systems & Platforms
- Capacity Building & Training for MEL Teams and Staff
- Facilitation of Learning Workshops & Knowledge Sharing Events
We champion MEL as a tool for empowerment and strategic decision-making, helping organizations adapt, innovate, and improve their interventions for greater, more sustainable effectiveness. Explore how results-based management can transform your projects.
Fostering Local Ownership and Sustainability
True and sustainable development is achieved when local actors are empowered, engaged, and equipped to lead their own progress. Our Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement services are dedicated to strengthening the skills, knowledge, resources, and collaborative potential of individuals, organizations, and communities across Madagascar.
We Offer Tailored Support In:
- Comprehensive Training Needs Assessments
- Customized Workshop Design & Interactive Facilitation
- Individual and Team Coaching & Mentorship Programs
- Development of Contextually Relevant Training Materials & Resources
- Stakeholder Mapping, Analysis & Strategic Engagement Plans
- Community Mobilization & Participatory Development Approaches
- Partnership Brokering & Network Building for Collective Impact
Our ultimate goal is to build lasting capacity that enables local stakeholders to drive and sustain development efforts long after external support concludes, ensuring resilience and self-reliance. Discover the critical importance of local governance and participation in development.
Harnessing Technology for Greater Impact
Technology, when selected and applied thoughtfully, can be a powerful catalyst for development, amplifying impact and streamlining operations. We assist organizations in identifying, adapting, and integrating appropriate technological solutions to enhance their project outcomes, improve efficiency, and foster innovation within the unique Malagasy context.
Our Technological Expertise Covers:
- Digital Transformation Strategy for NGOs & Social Enterprises
- Selection, Customization & Implementation of Project Management Software
- Mobile Data Collection Solutions (e.g., ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing Applications
- Development of Management Information Systems (MIS) & Databases
- Setup and Support for Online Learning & Collaboration Platforms
- Advisory on ICT for Development (ICT4D) Best Practices & Ethics
We focus on solutions that are user-friendly, sustainable, scalable, and contextually relevant, ensuring that technology serves as an enabler, not a burden, for your development goals. Read more about successful ICT4D case studies in Africa for inspiration.