ar-mel (action research, monitoring evaluation and learning) is a think-tank that supports NGOs, governments and UN agencies evidence-based decision making.

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Spotlighting Evidence

ar-mel (action research, monitoring evaluation and learning) is a global youth-led think-tank that harnesses the power of evidence to support meaningful decision making. Our solutions are driven by innovation, audacity, and creativity, enabling sustainable and outstanding benefits to non-profit organizations, government institutions and UN agencies. We have delivered successful assignments to partners across Africa and as we expand our operations, we remain focused for excellence and high-quality service.

Our Vision

Social and economic transformation of communities through relevant, effective, impactful, and sustainable solutions.

Our Mission

We aim to support impactful learning about social programs and evidence-based decision making through high quality research, monitoring and evaluation.

ar-mel Think-Tank
ar-mel think-tank,

Spotlighting Evidence

ar-mel (action research monitoring evaluation and learning) is a global think-tank that harnesses the power of evidence to support meaningful decision making. Our solutions are driven by innovation, audacity, and creativity, enabling sustainable and outstanding benefits to non-profit organizations, government institutions and UN agencies. We have delivered successful assignments to clients across Africa and as we expand our operations, we remain focused on excellence and high-quality service.

Our Vision

Social and economic transformation of commu-nities through relevant, effective, impactful, and sustainable solutions.

ar-mel Think-Tank

Our Mission

We aim to support impactful learning about social programs and evidence-based decision making through high quality research, monitor-ing and evaluation.

Our Core Values

Core Values

Transparency

As we focus on goal-based initiatives, being transparent is non-negotiable at ar-mel; we swear by the benefits of a transparent culture. We are upfront and visible about the actions we take, and ensure those actions are consistent with our values.

Integrity

This is our practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. Doing things with integrity is a must at ar-mel. It is reflected by the honesty and truthfulness of our actions. We value the trust of our coworkers, partners, and the community of MEL Experts.

Professionalism

To fulfill our mission to the best of our ability and inspire others we consistently set and achieve high standards and care about every aspect of our work. At ar-mel, professionalism is not about what we do; it’s how we do our job; It’s about being industrious and organized, and holding ourselves accountable for our deliverables and actions.

Why Choose Us

Outstanding Support

Driven by innovation and creativity, we offer sustainable and outstanding benefits to our partners.

40+

Assignments completed

18

Geographic Experience

216

NGOs/CSOs Staff trained

351,125+

Youth & Children Impacted
Why Choose Us

Outstanding Support

Driven by innovation and creativity, we offer sustainable and outstanding benefits to our partners.

40+

Assignments completed

18

Geographic Experience

216

NGOs/CSOs Staff trained

351,125+

Youth & Children Impacted
Our Work Flow

Phase-based Methods

Process ar-mel

1- Initiation

  • Determine the scope of the assignment
  • Determine the expected deliverables
  • Conduct a feasibility study of the assignments
  • Review past experience from similar assignments for learning
  • Make Go-No-Go decision
  • Transfer competence

2- Planning

  • Create detailed technical protocol
  • Peer-review validation
  • Estimate the budget
  • Create a financial plan
  • Develop risk and constraints matrix
  • Draw major milestones
  • Mobilize experts

3- Piloting

  • Pre-test instruments
  • Adjust plans and methods
  • Check the functionality of solutions
  • Validate methods with the partner

4- Execution

  • Manage the contract and timeline
  • Roll out the approved protocol
  • Maintain high ethical standards
  • Deliver expected services
  • Provide ongoing guidance and follow up
  • Ensure quality control
  • Submit final deliverables with no open ends

5- Closure

  • Contract Performance Review Report
  • Organize Exit Meeting
  • Release resources
  • Establish point of contact to maintain communication

6- Learning

  • Document good practices and lessons learnt
  • Assess team members performance
  • Conduct post-implementation review
  • Communicate the impact of the work
  • Share summaries of the assignment
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