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Building the Foundations for Evidence-Driven Decision-Making
At Payam Associates, we specialize in designing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems that go beyond compliance. Our systems are practical, context-sensitive, and aligned with your program goals, enabling you to measure what matters and adapt in real time.
What We Offer
We work closely with your team to develop systems that are both rigorous and user-friendly. Our MEL system design services include:
- Indicator Frameworks: Logical frameworks and results chains tailored to program objectives.
- Data Collection Tools: Design of surveys, interview guides, mobile data tools, and tracking sheets.
- Performance Monitoring Plans (PMPs): Structured plans that align indicators, baselines, targets, and responsibilities.
- Monitoring Dashboards: Custom Excel, Power BI, or Google Data Studio dashboards for real-time tracking.
- Reporting Templates & Guidelines: Standardized formats for field teams, partners, and donor reporting.
Why It Matters
A strong MEL system ensures:
- Clear alignment between activities and intended outcomes
- Reliable, timely, and actionable data
- Improved learning and adaptive management
- Greater accountability to funders and stakeholders
Our Approach
We design MEL systems that are:
- Collaborative – developed with input from your team and stakeholders
- Contextualized – tailored to your operating environment and sector
- Scalable – suitable for projects of all sizes and complexity
- Flexible – adaptable to changing needs and learning cycles
Let’s Design It Together
Whether you’re launching a new program or strengthening an existing one, we’ll work with you to design a MEL system that drives impact and supports your learning goals.