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Practical thinking from the field. We share what we are learning about evidence, development practice, and the realities of doing MEL work in East Africa.
Research Reports
Published research outputs from EBSA projects and collaborations.
Field Notes
Short reflections and practical lessons from our fieldwork and MEL practice.
Practice Guides
Simple, practical guides on research methods, MEL tools, and data use.
Opinion & Commentary
EBSA team perspectives on development practice, evidence, and local solutions.
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Field Notes
Why Data Collection in Rural Tanzania Is Different From What the Textbook Describes
Lessons from six months of field data collection in northern Tanzania — what worked, what failed, and what we would do differently.
June 2026
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Practice Guide
A Simple MEL Framework for Small NGOs — Without the Jargon
A practical guide to setting up a monitoring and evaluation system for organizations with limited staff and budget.
May 2026
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Opinion
Evidence-Based Development Is Not a Western Import — It Is Common Sense
A reflection on why evidence matters in African development contexts, and why the argument against it is often really an argument against accountability.
April 2026
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