Progress Inc: Learning & Adapting
Progress Inc. is a global research and evaluation company with registered offices in Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, and the USA, with experiences in over 65 countries.
About Us
Researching for a Better Tomorrow
Progress Inc. is a global research and evaluation company registered in Bangladesh, Nepal, Kenya, and the United States, with experiences in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan and Northern Africa, Latin America, and Middle East, in over 65 countries. It specializes in the area of research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, with extensive experiences across the panoply of development sectors, including livelihood, gender equality and social inclusion, education, disaster risk reduction, governance, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, food security & nutrition, among others. Progress Inc. is a gender responsive and socially inclusive organization.
Operational Approach
Standardized orientation / training to researchers in all projects
Global network reach and partnership
Promotion of youth and marginalized individuals
Ability to bring together the right mix of consultants and team
Promotion of paperless quantitative data collection through android based mobile data collection applications such as KoBo, SurveyCTO, ODK, AKVO, and many others. Online survey forms such as Survey Monkey and Google Forms.
Qualitative analysis such as NVIVO, MAXQDA, ATLAS, and more
Network of international and national expertise
International standard reporting – synthetic and readable for all stakeholders
Coverage Maps
Our Coverage Area
Areas we work
Thematic Areas
Livelihood and food security
Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI)
Child protection
Education
Disaster risk reduction
Human rights and trafficking
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
Health and nutrition
Portfolio
Our Projects
- All
- Monitoring and Evaluations
- Research and Assessments
- Capacity, Data, Animation and Others
Mid-Term Evaluation Enhancing LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Learning Spaces in Asia
October 2024-Janua
Client: UNESCO
The mid-term evaluation assess the relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency of a project aimed at enhancing LGBTIQ+ inclusive learning spaces in Asia during its implementation from October 2021 to October 2024. It identifies challenges, highlights best practices, and provides evidence-based recommendations to guide ongoing and future activities. The evaluation involves a comprehensive review of project documents, stakeholder mapping, and the development of data collection tools for surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. Engaging diverse stakeholders, including youth networks, implementing partners, and educational institutions, it ensures inclusive representation of LGBTIQ+ voices. Key activities includes producing a narrative report, delivering findings, co-facilitating validation workshops, and synthesizing feedback for the final report.
Study on Trust in Governance and Participation in Decision Making
October 2024-February 2025
Client: UNDP
Governance reforms in Nepal faced ongoing challenges, particularly in addressing data gaps for SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). The 2024 Asia and Pacific SDG Progress Report highlighted insufficient data, with only 133 of 231 indicators having adequate information and significant gaps in monitoring SDG 16. By 2020, Nepal had data for only 17 of the 32 adopted indicators for SDG 16. To address these issues, UNDP Nepal, in collaboration with UN Women and the Government of Nepal, conducted the Trust in Governance and Participation in Decision-Making in Nepal study. The study will assess public perceptions of transparency, accountability, service delivery, safety, and inclusiveness across all levels of governance. It aims to generate data to inform governance reforms, support SDG monitoring, and establish a baseline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2023–2027), focusing on public trust, satisfaction with services, and social inclusion.
Baseline Child Centered Anticipatory Action for Better Preparedness of Communities and Local Institutions
October 2024-January 2025
Client: Save the Children
Active Projects Outcome Assessment and Learning Documentation
September 2024-January 2025
Client: VSO
The assessment will conduct a comprehensive reflection and systematic evaluation of the ACTIVE project’s Theory of Change, focusing on outcome-wise learnings to enhance future implementation strategies and achieve project goals. It will evaluate the adoption of an integrated programming approach and value-for-money practices while analyzing project-driven results, including improved access to inclusive services, the effectiveness of Early Intervention Programs, and enhanced school governance through parental involvement and CRM. The assessment will also examine primary actors’ engagement in local planning and budget processes, health system improvements via social accountability tools, and integrated health and education programs, documented as case studies. Using the OECD/DAC framework, the evaluation will measure relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. It will assess alignment with marginalized communities’ needs, the achievement of intended outcomes, efficient use of resources, tangible impacts on governance and service delivery, and the sustainability of youth empowerment strategies. The findings will inform recommendations to strengthen project implementation and impact.
Manual, Advocacy, Partnerships, and Capacity Building for Global Action Local Empowerment
August-September 2024
Client: Youth Alive
Mid-Term Evaluation Enhancing LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Learning Spaces in Asia
October 2024-Janua
Client: UNESCO
The mid-term evaluation assess the relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency of a project aimed at enhancing LGBTIQ+ inclusive learning spaces in Asia during its implementation from October 2021 to October 2024. It identifies challenges, highlights best practices, and provides evidence-based recommendations to guide ongoing and future activities. The evaluation involves a comprehensive review of project documents, stakeholder mapping, and the development of data collection tools for surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. Engaging diverse stakeholders, including youth networks, implementing partners, and educational institutions, it ensures inclusive representation of LGBTIQ+ voices. Key activities includes producing a narrative report, delivering findings, co-facilitating validation workshops, and synthesizing feedback for the final report.
Mid-term Evaluation for Restoring the Environment and Strengthening Resilience of Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities
August-September 2024
Client: IOM
Final Evaluation for Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Women
June-JUly 2024
Client: Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Nepal’s four-year project (2020–2024) aimed to enhance financial security and safe housing for low-income women in Eastern Nepal (Jhapa, Morang, Saptari, Udayapur) by improving access to financial services. The project provided financial literacy, awareness of microfinance products, and safe housing guidance while strengthening Microfinance Institutions’ capacity to offer client-focused housing loans. Key outcomes included empowering marginalized women through financial inclusion and improving MFI capabilities to support low-income communities.
Participatory Evaluation of Momentum Private Healthcare Delivery Project, using the Most Significant Change Approach
June 2024-January 2025
Client: PSI
The project aims to conduct a participatory evaluation of the MOMENTUM Private Healthcare Delivery Project in Nepal using the MSC approach. This evaluation seeks to assess the effectiveness and impact of the project’s interventions in improving private healthcare delivery, particularly in the context of family planning, reproductive health, and maternal and newborn health. The overarching goal is to gather qualitative data that reflects the experiences and changes perceived by beneficiaries, thereby informing future program strategies and enhancing the overall quality of healthcare services in the region
Ex-post Evaluation of Building Social Cohesion in Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar through Skills Development Project
May-July 2024
Client: IOM
Mid-Term Evaluation Enhancing LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Learning Spaces in Asia
October 2024-Janua
Client: UNESCO
The mid-term evaluation assess the relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency of a project aimed at enhancing LGBTIQ+ inclusive learning spaces in Asia during its implementation from October 2021 to October 2024. It identifies challenges, highlights best practices, and provides evidence-based recommendations to guide ongoing and future activities. The evaluation involves a comprehensive review of project documents, stakeholder mapping, and the development of data collection tools for surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. Engaging diverse stakeholders, including youth networks, implementing partners, and educational institutions, it ensures inclusive representation of LGBTIQ+ voices. Key activities includes producing a narrative report, delivering findings, co-facilitating validation workshops, and synthesizing feedback for the final report.
Study on Trust in Governance and Participation in Decision Making
October 2024-February 2025
Client: UNDP
Governance reforms in Nepal faced ongoing challenges, particularly in addressing data gaps for SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). The 2024 Asia and Pacific SDG Progress Report highlighted insufficient data, with only 133 of 231 indicators having adequate information and significant gaps in monitoring SDG 16. By 2020, Nepal had data for only 17 of the 32 adopted indicators for SDG 16. To address these issues, UNDP Nepal, in collaboration with UN Women and the Government of Nepal, conducted the Trust in Governance and Participation in Decision-Making in Nepal study. The study will assess public perceptions of transparency, accountability, service delivery, safety, and inclusiveness across all levels of governance. It aims to generate data to inform governance reforms, support SDG monitoring, and establish a baseline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2023–2027), focusing on public trust, satisfaction with services, and social inclusion.
Baseline Child Centered Anticipatory Action for Better Preparedness of Communities and Local Institutions
October 2024-January 2025
Client: Save the Children
Active Projects Outcome Assessment and Learning Documentation
September 2024-January 2025
Client: VSO
The assessment will conduct a comprehensive reflection and systematic evaluation of the ACTIVE project’s Theory of Change, focusing on outcome-wise learnings to enhance future implementation strategies and achieve project goals. It will evaluate the adoption of an integrated programming approach and value-for-money practices while analyzing project-driven results, including improved access to inclusive services, the effectiveness of Early Intervention Programs, and enhanced school governance through parental involvement and CRM. The assessment will also examine primary actors’ engagement in local planning and budget processes, health system improvements via social accountability tools, and integrated health and education programs, documented as case studies. Using the OECD/DAC framework, the evaluation will measure relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. It will assess alignment with marginalized communities’ needs, the achievement of intended outcomes, efficient use of resources, tangible impacts on governance and service delivery, and the sustainability of youth empowerment strategies. The findings will inform recommendations to strengthen project implementation and impact.
Manual, Advocacy, Partnerships, and Capacity Building for Global Action Local Empowerment
August-September 2024
Client: Youth Alive
Manual, Advocacy, Partnerships, and Capacity Building for Global Action Local Empowerment
August-September 2024
Client: Youth Alive
Training on Monitoring and Evaluation(M&E) to Ministry Staff of Bhutan
June 2024
Client: IPTM
The workshop session was about Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), with representatives from the Ministry of Bhutan in attendance. The session focused on the development and use of Logframes and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within a Result-Based M&E system. The discussion emphasized how Logframes serve as a planning tool to clearly define project objectives and measurement methods, ensuring clarity and beneficiary involvement. KPIs were categorized into input, process, output, outcome, and impact indicators, following SMART criteria to track project progress. Various M&E tools such as surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and participatory rural appraisal were highlighted for capturing data and assessing project effectiveness, relevance, sustainability, and impact. Additionally, case studies and other reflective tools were presented to capture lessons learned and inform future decision-making in project implementation.
Healthy Transition Youth Project Motion 2D Animation Stories
June-August 2021
Date of implementation: June to August 2021
Client: Save the Children
Developing 2D Animation Explainer Videos on COVID-19 and Flooding (with Progressio Vi-diaries)
June 2021
Date of implementation: June 2021
Client: Practical Action
Sexual Reproduction and Health (SRH) Animation Video (with Progressio Vi-diaries)
July 2020
Date of implementation: July 2020
Client: VSO
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Our Diary
Exploring Cultural Riches and Local Governance: A Researcher’s Journey through Palpa, Surkhet, and Tikapur
Milan Poudel Returning from my research field trip to Palpa, Surkhet, and Tikapur was an incredibly enlightening and...
The Ingenuity of Selecting Key Performance Indicators to Monitor Outcomes
Chesa Kweyu In the realm of evaluating projects, programs, and policies, selecting the right Key Performance...
THE VISUALIZATION OF VULNERABILITY TO NATURAL CALAMITIES INCOASTAL AREAS
Mohammad Baki Billah Khan Climate change and global warming are widespread phenomena that concern people due to their...