Discussions on learning outcomes and expansion of education have grown dramatically in the last several years. There is also a focus on understanding the extent of learning and other dimensions of quality such as context, teaching and learning environment, and learner characteristics.
Sambodhi works with a range of stakeholders to help decision-makers create an enabling policy and practice environment and improve learning. By leveraging cutting-edge methodologies and data capturing systems, we bring together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to bridge gaps in systemic data and answer critical questions on who is learning and who is not.
Conducting Cluster Randomized Trial to Test the Effects of Aflatoun Social and Financial Programme in Himachal Pradesh, India
The Social and Financial Programme by Aflatoun International is an educational intervention that provides interpersonal and financial skills to school-going children in Himachal Pradesh, India. As the evaluation partner to the programme, Sambodhi has designed and is implementing a Cluster Randomized Trial to assess the effects of the programme.
Process Evaluation and Monitoring Support of the DVEP Edu-Tech Intervention
District Virtual Education Project (DVEP) is an initiative of the Chhattisgarh Government, aimed at enhancing the learning skills of students using Edu-Tech solutions like adaptive learning and smart classes. Sambodhi worked with Central Square Foundation (CSF) – one of the primary donors of the programme – to assess the process of implementation of the Edu-Tech solutions.
Endline Evaluation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole Food for Education Project (FFEP) FY14-16, World Food Programme Nepal Country Office
World Food Programme (WFP) worked with USDA McGovern-Dole Programme to implement the school feeding project that provided mid-day meals to 250,000 school children in 2,400 public schools in 10 districts of the mid and far western regions of Nepal. WFP also provide literacy support and implemented the WASH awareness programme. Sambodhi conducted a strategic evaluation of USDA’s McGovern-Dole funding support to Nepal to assess the effect of the program – me on academic learning, health and nutrition outcomes.
Evaluation of National Population Education Project
The National Population Education Project (NPEP), initiated in 1980 by the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERTJ, seeks to integrate population and adolescent education within the mainstream Indian educational framework by developing content on relevant thematic areas. Sambodhi’s support to NPEP consisted of process and impact evaluations to strategize for improvements in the project delivery and design.
Developing an Impact Evaluation Framework and Conducting an Impact Evaluation of PMKVY 2.0
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) aims at imparting industry-relevant skill training and certification to the youth. The objective of the scheme is to ensure sustainable livelihood options and improve income levels.
Baseline study for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Programme, Tanzania
Project Concern International (PCI), assisted by USDA, delivers a high-quality, sustainable programme designed to improve the literacy of school-aged children across selected provinces in Tanzania. Sambodhi was commissioned by PCI to conduct the baseline study to set programme targets and identify opportunities and barriers to implementation.