We design rights-based, gender-responsive, and feminist research-informed monitoring and evaluation systems that generate disaggregated evidence on child rights, disability inclusion, youth outcomes, women’s economic empowerment, climate resilience, and Blue Economy interventions to inform adaptive decision-making.

At South Consulting, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research is not a compliance exercise—it is a strategic intelligence function. We help governments, development agencies, and civil society organizations transform data into evidence that informs decisions, improves performance, and strengthens accountability.

Our approach is grounded in rights-based, gender-responsive, and climate-aware evaluation practice, ensuring that learning leads to better policies, stronger institutions, and more equitable outcomes across Africa.

Our M&E Solutions

1. Strategic Frameworks

Building systems for accountability and learning

We design fit-for-purpose M&E systems that align global standards with political, institutional, and community realities.

Our frameworks integrate:

• Results-Based Management (RBM) models that clearly link activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact

• Evaluations aligned with OECD-DAC criteria, including relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, sustainability, and impact

• Participatory indicator development that strengthens ownership, legitimacy, and data quality

• Integration of Gender Equality, Diversity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and safeguarding indicators

• Alignment with national monitoring systems to avoid parallel structures

These systems enable organizations to learn, adapt, and demonstrate value over time.

2. Advanced Analytics & Evidence Generation

Moving beyond basic reporting

We leverage data science and applied research to turn monitoring data into actionable insights for managers and policymakers.

Our analytics capabilities include:

• Real-time dashboards integrated with geospatial analysis for dynamic tracking and decision-making

• Predictive and trend analysis to anticipate risks related to political change, climate shocks, or implementation bottlenecks

• Gender-, age-, disability-, and location-disaggregated data to surface inequities and guide inclusive responses

• Mixed-methods research combining quantitative data with qualitative insights to explain why results occur

We ensure evidence supports course correction, not just end-of-project reporting.

3. Capacity Building & Systems Strengthening

Empowering local actors for long-term impact

Sustainable M&E depends on local ownership. We invest in institutional and individual capacity so evidence continues to drive decisions long after project closure.

Our support includes:

• Tailored M&E training programs for government ministries, NGOs, and civil society organizations

• One-on-one coaching in data analysis, visualization, and evidence communication

• Development of practical M&E toolkits, templates, and guidance notes for continued use

• Support for embedding M&E units within institutions and linking evidence to planning and budgeting

We help organizations shift from data collection to data use.

From Measurement to Meaningful Change

With South Consulting, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research becomes a catalyst for smarter policy, adaptive management, and institutional learning. Our work ensures evidence informs what works, for whom, and under what conditions—especially in complex, fragile, and climate-affected environments.