Stronger institutions.
Better evidence.
Sustainable partnerships.
We strengthen governance systems, institutional capabilities and strategic partnerships so that organisations can generate and use evidence, harness data and technology, improve performance and advance sustainable development.
About the Programme
Strengthening Systems — Connecting Evidence to Action.
SDG Bridge Africa's Governance, Data & Partnerships Programme works with governments, public institutions, development partners, NGOs, CSOs, businesses, academia, researchers and professionals to strengthen institutional performance and advance evidence-informed development.
The programme brings together governance, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL), evaluations, research, data, technology and partnerships to strengthen systems, generate credible evidence and translate knowledge into action.
A key ambition of the programme is to contribute to a stronger data ecosystem for sustainable development, including the development of an SDG Data Hub for Uganda to improve access to and use of data on SDG indicators.
Our work contributes to stronger institutions and accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
What We Do
Three areas of practice, one connected programme.
From designing the systems that make institutions work, to building the skills of the people who run them, to generating the evidence that proves what works.
Designing & Strengthening MERL Systems
We design, review and strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning systems that enable organisations to track performance, measure results, generate evidence and learn continuously — theories of change, logic models, results frameworks, MERL plans, policies, tools, and reporting & learning systems.
Executive Skills-Based Training
We deliver practical, application-focused training that equips professionals and institutions with the competencies required to improve performance and make better use of evidence — monitoring, governance, quantitative & qualitative data analysis, visualisation, research, evaluations, learning and knowledge management, and digital technologies.
Evaluations, Research & Studies
We design and conduct rigorous evaluations, research, surveys, assessments and specialised studies that generate credible evidence for accountability, learning, policy and decision-making — baseline studies, mid-term and endline evaluations, outcome & impact evaluations, surveys and assessments.
Governance & Institutional Strengthening
Building Institutions That Deliver.
Strong institutions are fundamental to sustainable development. We support organisations to strengthen their governance structures, strategies, policies, institutional systems, accountability mechanisms and performance frameworks.
Our work helps institutions become more effective, accountable, adaptive, evidence-informed and results-oriented.
Data, Analytics & Visualisation
Turning Data into Decisions.
We help institutions transform data into evidence that can inform planning, policy, programme management and organisational decision-making. Our capabilities span:
- Programming
- Data Collection
- Data Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
- Data Visualisation
- Dashboards
- Data Quality Assurance
- Decision-Support Products
The objective is simple: to move institutions from collecting data to using evidence.
Uganda SDG Data Hub
Making SDG Data Accessible. Visible. Useful.
The Uganda SDG Data Hub is envisioned as a platform for improving access to, visualisation and use of data and evidence on Uganda's Sustainable Development Goal indicators. Working with relevant institutions and data producers, the initiative will seek to complement existing national and international data systems while making sustainable development evidence easier to access and understand.
- SDG Indicator TrackingFollow progress across priority indicators.
- Data VisualisationTurn complex datasets into accessible visual information.
- Research & AnalysisGenerate insights from development data and evidence.
- Knowledge & LearningConnect data with research, policy and practice.
- Evidence-Informed DecisionsSupport policymakers, practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders to use evidence more effectively.
Digital & Technological Solutions
Technology That Strengthens Performance.
We develop and apply appropriate digital solutions to strengthen MERL, research, governance, data management and institutional performance. Our work includes:
- Digital Data Collection
- Databases
- Dashboards
- Automated Reporting
- Digital MERL Platforms
- Management Information Systems
- Data Automation
Technology is most valuable when it solves an institutional problem. Our focus is therefore on practical, usable and sustainable solutions.
Partnerships & Policy Engagement
Connecting Institutions — Evidence — Action.
Sustainable development depends on institutions working together. We facilitate partnerships among government, business, development partners, civil society, academia, researchers and professionals to combine knowledge, evidence, expertise and resources. Our work spans:
- Strategic Partnerships
- Policy Dialogue
- Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
- Research Partnerships
- Knowledge Exchange
- Public–Private Collaboration
- SDG Partnerships
We connect evidence with policy, institutions with expertise, and partnerships with action.
Assignments in Progress
Our Work in Practice.
Scholars for Social Change Project
SDG Bridge Africa is undertaking the Endline Evaluation of the Scholars for Social Change Project for Crossroads International, with funding from the Mastercard Foundation. The evaluation is generating evidence on programme performance, results, outcomes and lessons to inform accountability, learning and future programming.
Evaluation & Research
From Questions to Evidence — From Evidence to Action.
We support organisations across the evaluation and research cycle—from defining the right questions and selecting appropriate methodologies to collecting and analysing data, communicating findings and supporting evidence use.
Design→Collect→Analyse→Validate→Report→Learn→Act
Our work includes baseline studies, mid-term and endline evaluations, outcome and impact evaluations, surveys, needs assessments, institutional assessments, research studies and data analysis.
Professional Development
Practical Skills. Stronger Professionals.
Our executive skills-based programmes build practical competencies that professionals can apply directly in their organisations and careers.
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- MERL Systems
- Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis
- Data Management & Visualisation
- Research Methods
- Governance & Institutional Performance
- Digital Technologies
Training combines technical knowledge with practical exercises, applied assignments and workplace-oriented learning.
Fellowships & Mentorship
Developing the Next Generation of Professionals.
We create opportunities for students, graduates and emerging professionals to gain practical experience in governance, MERL, research, data, technology and sustainable development.
Training→Mentorship→Practice→Professional Growth
Through applied assignments, research exposure, mentorship and professional development, participants build the skills and experience needed to move confidently from learning to practice.
Our Clients & Partners
Working Together for Sustainable Development.
We work with institutions and partners committed to stronger systems, credible evidence and sustainable development.
Featured Assignment Relationships
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Client
Crossroads International
Scholars for Social Change Project — Endline Evaluation
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Funder
Mastercard Foundation
Scholars for Social Change Project
Three Areas — One Purpose
Governance. Data. Partnerships.
Stronger Institutions
Strengthening systems, accountability and institutional performance.
Better Evidence
Transforming data and research into knowledge for better decisions.
Collective Action
Connecting institutions, expertise and resources to achieve greater impact.
Better Institutional Performance
From Systems to Sustainable Results.
Everything within the programme ultimately contributes to one objective: institutions that are better equipped to deliver results.
Strengthen SystemsBuild SkillsMeasure ResultsGenerate EvidenceUse DataLearn & AdaptApply TechnologyBuild PartnershipsImprove Performance
Work With SDG Bridge Africa
Let Us Build Stronger Institutions Together.
Looking to strengthen a MERL system, commission an evaluation or study, develop your team's capabilities, improve institutional governance, make better use of data or establish a strategic partnership?