International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie)
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 that promotes evidence-informed equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development through impact evaluations, systematic reviews, and capacity strengthening.
History
International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) was founded in 2008. The organization has grown to become a medium-sized non-profit with a team size of 141. It operates with the mission of promoting evidence-informed equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development. Over the years, 3ie has established itself as a leader in the field of impact evaluation and systematic reviews.
Services
3ie offers a variety of services focused on impact evaluation and evidence synthesis. This includes conducting over 200 impact evaluations and systematic reviews across more than 50 countries. The organization provides tailored capacity-sharing activities, training on evaluation methods, and ongoing support services to partners. Additionally, 3ie manages the Development Evidence Portal, which serves as a comprehensive online library of impact evaluations and evidence gap maps.
Specialties
The organization specializes in several key areas including impact evaluation, systematic reviews, evidence replication, and evidence impact. It also focuses on capacity strengthening and the development of evidence gap maps. 3ie is dedicated to improving the use of evidence in humanitarian interventions and has developed the TRIPS framework to enhance the culture of evidence use within institutions.
Global Presence
3ie has a significant global presence with offices located in New Delhi, London, and Washington, DC. It also maintains a secretariat in West Africa. This international footprint allows 3ie to address global challenges related to peacebuilding, gender, and climate change while supporting evidence-informed decision-making in various regions.
Research and Publications
3ie publishes the Journal of Development Effectiveness, which features research papers on the impact of development interventions. The organization champions research transparency and reproducibility through the Transparent, Reproducible and Ethical Evidence (TREE) initiative. Its diverse portfolio includes projects in key sectors such as agriculture, education, governance, health, livelihoods, and nutrition.