ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2022
SOCIAL IMPACT
Strategy, Management, Evaluation
While the world grappled with and fought the dire impacts of Covid-19, we at 4th Wheel were committed to offering technical support and mobilising resources for those at the forefront of providing development assistance.
We had the opportunity to work with commendable organisations and professionals on program design and results-based, impact strategies. We helped build robust data monitoring and management systems for organisations that had to make 360-degree pivots from on-field implementation to virtual program delivery. Through evaluation studies, we were able to offer evidence-based recommendations on strengthening program strategy, implementation, and social impact, in the context of Covid-19 realities.
Glimpses into our efforts last year
Research, Advisory, and Training
Impact assessments to offer data driven insights
Evaluation studies were structured along the OECD-DAC criteria of relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability.
All assessments had an improvement purpose, to assess the degree to which the program has achieved its intended impact and outcomes, and to inform course corrective actions in the delivery of programs; a learning purpose, to retrieve lessons learned from the project to scale projects or design interventions for new project cycles; and a communication purpose to inform stakeholders (community, internal teams, donors) about the progress and social impact created through the program.
17
Evaluation studies conducted
129
Districts across 20 states reached
15K+
Respondents across studies
MEAL frameworks to streamline M&E processes
Organisations were aided in creating Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks. We worked with organisations on program strategy and review, assisted them in developing Theory of Change diagramming with aligned indicator tracking grids and conducted baseline studies that set the base for program monitoring. Our work also spanned research tools, analysis plans, and dashboard development.
7+
Organisations developed Theory of Change frameworks
12
Baseline and Needs Assessment studies undertaken
19
Organisations streamlined outcome indicators
Data management systems for strategic decision making
Our data management consulting projects involved working with organisations and their teams to adopt a strategic and technology aided approach to data collection, processing, analysis and reporting.
We built data management systems which helped identify the most useful and feasible research tools to collect data. These systems helped to set timelines and targets among teams to bring about desired change in communities. Dashboards we developed visualised tangible and quantitative results for teams and leadership to make decisions based on real-time results.
5
Organisations streamlined existing MIS
10+
Program dashboards designed
50K+
UIDs created across clients and programs
Innovative communication mediums for effective stakeholder dialogue
We helped organisations to share impact results and stories with their external and internal stakeholders; moving beyond long verbose reports to using short form video content, infographics, iterative workshops and presentations.
We supported organisations in strengthening their behavioural change programs and strategies among local communities by ideating and producing audio, text and video messaging content on themes of health and hygiene, water and sanitation, education and livelihoods, etc. All consulting and research projects focused on using new age communication forms to visualize data, share stories, and fuel cross-learning.
Training and strategy sessions to capacitate professionals
In partnership with reputed CSR and NGO knowledge platforms, multiple training sessions were conducted with professionals working in the development sector.
Training topics included results-based frameworks, indicator development, sampling, tools and methods, data management and analysis, communication for development, and others. These peer learning opportunities enabled development professionals to understand and build key elements for monitoring and evaluation functions of their organization.
50+
Deliberations
Workshops
100+
Organisations
Reached
700+
Professionals
Trained
Our Work
Spanned a Broad Spectrum of Development Themes this Year
Agriculture
Studies analysed the ecosystem around agriculture value chains. We evaluated programmatic impacts on land usage and irrigation, cropping patterns, market linkages, and overall agricultural productivity and profitability.
Healthcare
Contextual and participatory research was used to design relevant evidence based programs. Studies traced morbidity and nutrition trends and contributing factors, healthcare needs, access to infrastructure and services.
Education
Consultancy assignments related to early childhood education, technology solutions and digital access, 21st century skills and academic proficiencies, careers and aspirations, and infrastructure development
Women Empowerment
Assessments examined enablers and deterrents to improved independence, sense of agency and decision making among women. Micro entrepreneurship and mindset shifts among stakeholders were focus themes.
Livelihoods
Vocational training and agri-based livelihoods were recurring themes across research studies. We took an analytical lens moving beyond jobs to ‘career mindsets’ and progression, incomes and quality of life.
Covid-19 Relief and Rehabilitation
Rapid evaluations examined impacts of response and recovery efforts and investments, during the pandemic. Reports outlined lessons and best practices to strengthen disaster risk management systems.
Community Development
Impact evaluations assessed integrated approaches to rural development, encompassing drinking water, sanitation, education and health facilities, and community behaviours.
Clients & Projects
Government bodies, Corporate Foundations, NGOs, Impact Investing Firms
MAINLEVEL CONSULTING: Health and Malnutrition Evaluation of the “Digital Innovation for Zero Hunger” project
Mainlevel Consulting
WORLD VISION INDIA: Impact assessment of the “Area Development” Program
World Vision India
WORLD BANK: Women Entrepreneurship and Tourism Baseline assessment and strategy action plan
World
Bank
RELIANCE FOUNDATION: Impact assessment of the “Skills and Employment” program
Reliance Foundation
Evaluation of the “Strengthening Women and Youth Leadership within the Trade Union Movement in Asia” program
Mainlevel Consulting
Agriculture and Livelihoods Scoping study for program design
Bharat
Inclusion
Sports for Development MEAL strategy and systems
Slum
Soccer
Education Baseline assessment and data management system
Simple Education Foundaction
Social Impact Management Trainings
CSRBox
Covid-19 Trainings
CSRBox
Social Impact Management Trainings
Give India
WASH Impact assessment of the “One Home, One Toilet” program
HT Parekh
Impact assessment of the “Integrated Rural Development Program”
JM Financial Foundation
Women Entrepreneurship Toolkit to build and sustain women SHGs
TATA Power Community
Education, Health, Income, Public Safety and Environment Impact assessment of organizational impact
United Way Mumbai
Healthcare Needs Assessment to understand the health infrastructure and needs of 52 areas in and around Chennai
AM Foundation
Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Impact assessment of the Covid-19 relief efforts
Zee Entertainment
Women Entrepreneurship and Water Management Evaluation and strategy action plan
Shapoorji Pallonji Finance Pvt. Ltd.
Health Technology Operational research to understand community and user acceptance of face biometrics within a digital health program in India
Sim Prints
Agriculture and Livelihoods Baseline assessment of the “Sustainable Springshed and Agriculture Development” program
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Planning and designing a robust Theory of Change (ToC)
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