Tools

ICED is dedicated to advancing the field of development through high-quality, evidence-based research. Our Tools section offers a comprehensive suite of research instruments, methodologies, and data sets designed to support and enhance the work of researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide.
Our commitment to transparency and collaboration drives us to make these resources openly accessible, promoting rigorous and impactful research across various fields of development.

The tools include:
Research Questionnaires and Instruments
Our extensive collection of research tools is tailored to gather data on critical social and economic outcomes. These instruments have been meticulously designed and validated to ensure they effectively capture the nuances of various development impact
Training
Materials
To build capacity and enhance research skills, ICED offers a range of training resources, including Workshops and Seminars, Guides and Manuals
Data
Sets
ICED provides access to a wealth of data sets generated from our research projects. These data sets are invaluable for secondary analysis, comparative studies, and further exploration.

How to Access the Tools

To view or download our tools and resources, simply click the associated link below. By making these resources openly accessible, ICED aims to support the global research community in advancing knowledge and developing effective strategies to address pressing development challenges.

Open Access Resource:

Questionnaire Toolkits on the Impact of Infrastructure on Nutritious Diets, Women’s Economic Empowerment, and Gender Equality
The International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) is pleased to release a comprehensive collection of research questionnaires used in a recent study on the impact of infrastructure on three critical outcomes: nutritious diets, women's economic empowerment, and gender equality. This initiative involved sub-awards to five esteemed institutions across three countries, each conducting focused evaluations on the specified outcomes.

To view or download the questionnaires, simply click any of the the links below.
Nutritious Diet Questionnaire
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Qualitative Questionnaire
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Women's Economic Empowerment Questionnaire
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About the Research

This research project aimed to explore how various types of infrastructure—irrigation, market access, roads, and energy—affect the availability of nutritious diets, empower women economically, and contribute to gender equality. The findings provide valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure development and social outcomes, highlighting key areas for policy intervention and future research.

Available Resources

ICED has compiled all the questionnaires used by the sub-awardees during their evaluations. These tools are now available as an open-access resource, allowing researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to:

Access the Questionnaires

We encourage researchers and practitioners to utilize these resources and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the crucial role of infrastructure in achieving sustainable and inclusive development.

For further information or inquiries, please contact ICED at info@iced.org.

By providing this comprehensive resource, ICEDseeks to empower the research community and foster collaborative efforts to drive meaningful change in the areas of nutrition, economic empowerment, and gender equality.

OCAT

Organizational Capacity Assessment Tools
The organizational capacity assessment tools (OCAT) can be used in the intentional, coordinated and mission-driven efforts aimed at strengthening the management and governance of an organization to improve its performance and impact
Establishing a Capacity Building Framework
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Mobile Data Collection
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Kobo Toolbox Comprehensive Training
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Achieving Growth and Long-Term Sustainability Through Grantee Capacity Building
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Pairwise Ranking: A Tool for Decision-Making and Prioritization
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