The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) program ensures that data and insights drive our impact at every stage. By designing robust systems to track progress, measure outcomes, and capture lessons learned, MEAL empowers communities and partners to adapt and scale solutions effectively. This program emphasizes accountability, knowledge-sharing, and evidence-based decision-making to enhance urban development and community resilience.
Our LME is community-led and generated from collective local wisdom, useful to federations on the ground and on the global stage, informs decision-making in our network and amongst our partners, and builds vital individual and institutional capacities in our community- led network.
Encourage learning by promoting the sharing of both hard data and rich stories of change with external stakeholders such as donors and government agencies.
Identify and assist the alliance in understanding and aligning with SDI-Kenya's overarching program objectives to ensure consistency across initiatives.
Support improved accountability and advocacy efforts by using monitoring and evaluation data to demonstrate impact and drive systemic change.
Empower communities to take a central role in strategy development, including deciding on changes they seek, developing monitoring tools, and evaluating outcomes.
Understand the impact of our projects and programs within the SDI-Kenya Framework, ensuring they contribute to advancing the outcomes of our Theory of Change.
Our quantitative indicators give invaluable information about the scale of our achievements, whereas our qualitative indicators help us understand how change was made and the impact on people’s lives. Together they give a vibrant picture of the impact our network is making and uncover clear insights about how best to make change and where to adapt our strategies.
Here SDI uses “cities” as the unit measured each indicator and to achieve city-wide impact by shifting policy, programs, and resource flows.
Collaborate with universities and think tanks to strengthen data credibility and integrate advanced research methodologies into MEAL systems.
Organize peer-to-peer learning sessions and knowledge-sharing forums for slum communities across Kenya to exchange insights and best practices.
Design and apply frameworks to measure social, economic, and environmental outcomes, ensuring evidence-based validation of SDI Kenya’s initiatives.
Implement structured feedback mechanisms, such as community forums and focus group discussions, to ensure ongoing evaluation incorporates diverse perspectives and remains accountable to stakeholders.
Promote innovative solutions for slum upgrading by using data to identify effective strategies, scale impactful interventions, and encourage local entrepreneurship.
Track and document tangible improvements in slum dwellers’ access to services, housing, and livelihoods, ensuring that MEAL systems demonstrate clear outcomes for individuals and communities.
Facilitate stronger collaborations between slum communities, policymakers, and development partners by leveraging data insights to align goals and measure collective impact.
Harness the power of data and evidence to advocate effectively for policy changes, driving sustainable urban solutions and inclusive city planning.
Create a culture of continuous learning and adaptation within SDI Kenya to refine strategies, respond to emerging challenges, and replicate successful models across diverse urban contexts.
Implement robust feedback mechanisms ensuring that programs remain responsive to community needs, stakeholder expectations, and evolving urban dynamics.
Empower slum dwellers to actively participate in collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data about their living conditions, fostering ownership and accountability in urban development processes.
Strengthen SDI Kenya’s capacity to use evidence-based insights for program planning, policy advocacy, and resource allocation to address urban challenges faced by slum communities.
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