How is impact measured for beneficiaries?

Impact is measured by administering the same questionnaire before and after a program, comparing responses, and analyzing shifts in attitudes, behaviors, or knowledge.

What sequence is followed to assess impact?

1. Administer a before survey. 2. Run the program. 3. Administer an after survey. 4. Analyze the results to determine shifts in thinking.

How are survey results analyzed?

Survey results are analyzed to show respondent profiles and the before-and-after responses for each question. A shift column indicates the change in thinking influenced by the program.

Where can I learn more about surveys?

More information on surveys and questionnaires can be found at the impact-surveys page.

Impact Reporting

Beneficiary Impact Assessment

Impact refers to the changes, both positive or negative, that occur to beneficiaries through a program or intervention. This is typically measured using the following sequence:

The same questionnaire is used for both before and after surveys.
A before survey is taken prior to the program starting.
The program is implemented.
An after survey is taken once the program ends.
The impact analysis measures shifts in thinking.

After entering the survey data, an analysis can be run to assess the impact. The results first show a split of respondent profiles—for example, the majority may be female and aged 13–17. For each possible answer to a question, the before and after distributions are shown, and the shift column indicates changes in thinking affected by the program.

Click here to view more about surveys and questionnaires.

Video on how to perform impact analysis