Evaluating the Local Startup Ecosystem in MENA
Evaluating the Local Startup Ecosystem in MENA
SPARK commissioned Expectation State to conduct a mid-term evaluation of its four-year From Innovation to Creation programme. The evaluation was undertaken to assess the programme’s progress in strengthening local startup ecosystems in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Tunisia to support innovation, employment, and economic growth. The study examined how SPARK’s efforts accelerated development trends, scaled best practices, and enhanced the startup environment through advocacy and regional Read More
Evaluating Community-driven Education in Ghana
EduSpots commissioned Expectation State to conduct an external evaluation of its community-driven education model in Ghana. The evaluation aimed to test the assumptions in EduSpots’ theory of change, assess the model’s effectiveness, and provide recommendations for its future development. A Read More
Evaluating the Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund
Agriculture is central to Zambia's economy, employing over 60% of the workforce, yet it contributes only 2.8% to the GDP. The Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund (EZCF), funded by the European Union (EU), is tackling the challenges faced by the sector's Read More
Learning Partnership: DREEM Programme
Expectation State is working with World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Mastercard Foundation on the Displaced and Refugee youth Enabling Environment Mechanism (DREEM). This five-year project seeks to foster knowledge sharing and identify opportunities to enhance the inclusion of Read More
Evaluating The Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Global Resource Hub Project
“The Right of Peaceful Assembly is a fundamental human right that enables individuals to express themselves collectively and to participate in shaping their societies.” – OHCHR Expectation State is collaborating with CIVICUS to evaluate the FoPA Global Resource Hub pilot, Read More
Assessing the Impact of the Benefits of Accreditation in the Arab Region
In recent years, the Arab region has experienced drastic changes, with a heightened focus on economic development, trade, and the growth of the private sector. The Arab Accreditation Cooperation (ARAC) was created in order to encourage the harmonisation and mutual Read More
Evaluating the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team’s Audacious Project
HOT is an international team dedicated to humanitarian action and community development through open mapping. It works to provide map data that revolutionises disaster management, reduces risks, and contributes to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. HOT commissioned Expectation State Read More
Evaluating the All Survivors Project
Rape and other forms of sexual violence occurs in most contemporary armed conflicts. While disproportionately affecting women and girls, conflict related sexual violence involving men and boys has been documented in over 25 different situations of armed conflict in recent Read More
Evaluating Support to Civil Society in Lebanon and the Region
In 2022, we conducted an endline evaluation for the Lebanon office of an INGO. We were commissioned to assess the extent to which a multi-year project supporting civil society effectively contributed to maintaining civic space across the region. The evaluation Read More
