KasmoDev has established a strong reputation in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) across the Horn of Africa. Our MERL work supports evidence-based programming, enhances accountability, and fosters adaptive learning for governments, development agencies, and NGOs. From third-party monitoring and impact assessments to political economy analyses and baseline studies, KasmoDev applies participatory and context-sensitive methodologies. Our MERL engagements have informed strategic decisions in areas such as social protection, livelihoods, peacebuilding, and resilience, contributing to improved program effectiveness and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Projects under this Sector
Third Party Monitoring for GCERF
Assessed project alignment, effectiveness, and sustainability using OECD criteria.
SPARC Program Qualitative Research
Study resilience in agriculture and pastoralism in drylands.
Women to Women Security Project (Phase I)
Research, monitoring, and training on women’s security.
Women to Women Security Project (Phase II)
Continued engagement, stakeholder management, reflective panels.
Social Protection Studies in Somalia (SAGAL)
Studying social protection financing, targeting, and impacts on women’s health/nutrition.
CBCR Climate & Conflict Analysis
Cross-border climate-conflict research in Mandera Cluster.
Inclusive Justice for Women
Researched justice access and women’s roles in justice reform.
Peace by Piece (Ethiopia)
Dialogue and research for peacebuilding.
IPC-GSP Evaluation
Evaluated food security classification program globally.
Petroleum Impact Assessment
Assessed socio-environmental effects of oil exploration.
Northeast Kenya Study
Community dialogues on development priorities.
Early Recovery Initiative (ERI)
Political economy analyses, recovery communication.
Climate Water Nexus Somalia
Links climate change, water access, and conflict.
NIS Foundation PEA Work
Political economy for solar centers and stadium assessment.
EAC/IGAD/COMESA PEA
Regional trade & policy political economy analysis.
Somalia Working Modality
Strategy and risk assessment for Dutch engagement.
Sanitation Marketing Study
Sanitation Marketing Study
Horn of Africa Vulnerability Study
Horn of Africa Vulnerability Study
Somalia Social Network Research
Network analysis in 4 cities for community engagement.
IGAD Somalia Joint Programme
Multi-donor program support document.
Inclusive Political Transition, Ethiopia
Promoted dialogue and reconciliation.
Ethiopia Mediation & Dialogue
Supported mediation through research/dialogue.
Peace & Reconciliation Ethiopia
Peace & Reconciliation Ethiopia
Nabad la’aan Peace Process Ethiopia
Inclusive dialogue and reconciliation in Somali Region.
