Our Projects
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Year 2015-2016
Country Kenya
Client
Refugees Vulnerability Study, Kakuma
Research and Evaluation PROJECTS
Since 1991, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been providing food assistance to Kakuma Refugee Camp, located in northern Kenya near the border with South Sudan. From 2012 to 2015 donor funding for the Kenyan refugee operation decreased, as global competition for funds increased. In addition, there was a common belief that after more than 20 years of displacement, not all refugees had the same humanitarian assistance needs. In response, WFP, along with The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), commissioned Kimetrica to undertake a study that examined the levels of refugees' socio-economic vulnerability in the camp. The study provided a comprehensive assessment to improve the understanding of socio-economic vulnerability among refugee households and the socio-economic dynamics among refugee groups. It also provided an evaluation of the feasibility and usefulness of targeted assistance for refugees, based on their actual needs and levels of vulnerability. As part of the study, Kimetrica conducted a livelihoods profile based on a sample of over 1,000 households, analysed the usefulness of delivering targeted assistance, and offered recommendations on the practical aspects of implementation to ensure targeting was fair, safe and successful.
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Year 2015
Country Kenya
Client
Voucher Impact Study Design
Research and Evaluation PROJECTS
In 2013, WFP Kenya launched a pilot voucher programme in Dadaab Refugee Camp, located in eastern Kenya, that provided vouchers for fresh food to pregnant and lactating mothers. An evaluation in 2014 found that markets were responsive and able to increase supply to meet the new demand generated by the vouchers. The evaluation also indicated that increased market demand was stimulating more livelihood opportunities for both the refugee and host community populations. Based on these findings, WFP Kenya planned to scale up the provision of vouchers to refugee populations in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps. Kimetrica was contracted to assess whether a change in support modalities -- in-kind food aid to vouchers -- could have a positive impact on local economies, leading to increased incomes and livelihood opportunities. Kimetrica's study was also designed to explore if the voucher program would improve relations between camp and host communities, as well as between communities within the camps.
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Year 2015
Country Kenya
Client
Project M&E System and Support
Information Management PROJECTS
Kimetrica developed a project-level Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system, based on its ki-projectsTM M&E software, for a development program in Kenya. The work included M&E system design, staff capacity development, roll-out and mentoring. The adoption of M&E tools was expected to markedly improve the capacity of the Participatory Approaches for Integrated Development (PAFID) to monitor grants and report to its constituents and donors.
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Year 2015
Country Kenya
Client
Project M&E Support - Scaling Seeds and Technologies in Africa
Information Management PROJECTS
Kimetrica developed a partnership database for The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Scaling Seeds and Technologies Partnership. The purpose of the database was to significantly ease the collation, management, analysis, dissemination and archiving of data from the target countries (Ethiopia, Tanzania, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique and Senegal), using a mix of both online and offline applications. In addition, Kimetrica provided an efficient platform for carrying out surveys with simple to use tools, like tablets and smartphones, to integrate with offline and online applications.
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Year 2013
Country Kenya
Client
Research and Evaluation PROJECTS
Consultancy to Design a System to Scale-Up the National Safety Net Program (SSNSNP)
Information Management PROJECTS
The objective of the consultancy was to design and test a system to scale-up the National Safety Net Program (NSNP) and contingecy fund, using the framework of the Kenya National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The aim was for the NSNP to have a scale-up (and down) process triggered by early warning indicators and corroborated by a rapid, independent and robust needs assessment process. The process would ultimately trigger contingency fund release for immediate transfer. The consultancy included a review and recommendations for a revised National Early Warning System. The work included assessing the existing Early Warning System (EWS), including the indicators and phased classification system; identify a set of indicators that would be used to trigger the necessary preliminary steps for scaling up coverage, such as targeting and registration, public information campaigns, and planning and sampling of the assessment process. The work also involved refining early warning data summary and phase classification within the NDMA. In addition, the Kimetrica team developed a framework for the expansion of contingency planning that used tools to ensure that district/county level decision-making processes were formalized and fully integrated with the EWS and assessment triggers. The web-based software tool Kimetrica developed called Crisis Toolkit™ helps managers monitor triggers and develop response options and budgets.
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Year 2015
Country Bangladesh Laos Nepal
Client
Food for Education Programmes: Baseline Measures and M&E Services
Large-Scale Surveys PROJECTS
Kimetrica was contracted by the United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) Southeast Asia Regional Bureau to undertake baseline surveys for its United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded McGovern-Dole school feeding programs. The main deliverables included revising country office performance management plans, and evaluation plans and research terms of reference. Baseline surveys of targeted school populations were carried out in Bangladesh, Nepal and Laos. The use of smartphones for data capture greatly facilitated the work, especially following an earthquake in Nepal. Final results and reports delivered to WFP included the identification of key performance indicators, a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan, and methods for reporting results.
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Year 2015
Country Kenya
Client
Mid-Term Evaluation for School Meals Programme
Research and Evaluation PROJECTS
Kimetrica conducted a mid-term evaluation of the Kenya School Meals Programme for accountability and to strengthen the program. The evaluation focused on the quality of implementation with an eye on generating recommendations to enhance the program. Kimetrica assessed program performance for 29 indicators, concentrating on partnership effectiveness and implementation arrangements. Kimetrica identified both internal and external factors that affected results.
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Year 2014-2015
Country Kenya Tanzania Uganda
Client
Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Agriculture Pillar
Information Management PROJECTS
Kimetrica developed a monitoring and evaluation system (M&E) for the Equity Group Foundation’s Agriculture Pillar by customizing Kimetrica's ki-projectsTM M&E software system, which improved the Foundation's learning, decision making and management. The system was designed to strengthen the Pillar’s accountability, improve public and donor trust, and enable greater stakeholder participation at the Foundation.
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Year 2014-2015
Country Nigeria
Client
Social Protection Mapping in Boko Haram Impacted Regions
Research and Evaluation PROJECTS
Kimetrica was contracted to map existing social protection initiatives geared toward improving access to health services for populations, particularly women and children, in the two northern Nigerian states impacted by Boko Haram insurgents. After completing the mapping, Kimetrica analysed the impact of the existing programs and their effectiveness in improving maternal and child health in those states. Finally, Kimetrica assessed the relevance and feasibility of different forms of health related social protection initiatives, including cash transfers and community health insurance schemes. The work was used in the development of the United Nations Children's Fund's (UNICEF) social protection strategy for Nigeria.
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Year 2014-2015
Country Kenya
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Feed the Future Zone of Influence Monitoring Survey
Large-Scale Surveys PROJECTS
To measure the progress of the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Feed the Future initiative in northern Kenya, Kimetrica carried out a 2,970-household survey among pastoral and agro-pastoral households. The population-based survey gathered information focusing on agriculture, food security, food consumption, nutrition, women’s empowerment and the well-being of households. Using tablets, Kimetrica’s field teams were able to upload data in near-real time. This allowed for a data quality assessment of the compiled information before enumeration teams moved to the next survey area, saving significant time and money. USAID used the survey results and report to measure the impact of its initiative on household resilience.