The University of Notre Dame (NDIGD) has been awarded a $1.2 million contract out of an activity implemented by for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Honduras.
The focus of the research, under Dexis鈥� Monitoring and Evaluation Support for Collaborative Learning and Adapting program, will be to conduct rigorous impact evaluations of USAID/Honduras programs related to citizen security, workforce development and food security.
Impact evaluations 鈥� the systematic collection and analysis of information regarding development projects 鈥� are critical for improving effectiveness and informing decisions. A team of Notre Dame researchers, led by , NDIGD director of monitoring and evaluation, and , program director, will partner with to determine research questions and strategies for USAID programs in Honduras.
NDIGD, an integral part of Notre Dame鈥檚 new , promotes human development and dignity among people worldwide through applied innovations, impact evaluation, education and training. The Keough 91视频 aims to address some of the world鈥檚 greatest challenges, with particular emphasis on the design and implementation of effective and ethical responses to poverty, war, disease, political oppression, environmental degradation and other threats to dignity and human flourishing.
鈥淥ne of the Keough 91视频鈥檚 goals is to connect research to policy and practice in order to help answer critical questions for development practitioners in the field,鈥� said , dean of Notre Dame鈥檚 Keough 91视频 of Global Affairs. 鈥淭his important engagement with USAID will lead to more informed strategy for development progress in Honduras and around the world.鈥�
Contact: Juan Carlos Guzman, jc.guzman@nd.edu