While I worked on the key findings and the methodology to scale- up the work of Trickle Up in Guatemala, I learned more about the work Trickle Up does in monitoring and evaluating their programs around the world. They ask the following critical questions to understand their progress, evaluate the projects and learn from the local communities. They also make sure their work is having a broader impact for people living in extreme poverty:
Are women building livelihoods that are dignified, diversified, productive, and sustainable?
Do women have access to fair and effective means of saving money and accessing credit?
Do women and their families enjoy a better quality of life, including more and better food and access to healthcare?
Are women making significant progress toward social inclusion in their communities and empowerment at home?
Are women more resilient to instability caused by shocks and trends?
Do women have improved access to available basic social services?
Are institutions adopting, adapting, and implementing programs and policies that support the full inclusion of people living in extreme poverty?
Do they have systems and cultures that enable feedback and input, and that are accountable to feedback from women and households in extreme poverty?
