Malan Ideal Impact

Malan Ideal Impact Malan provides research & MEL consulting services to the triple nexus actors in Afghanistan.

Malan Ideal Impact (MII) Research and Evaluation is a research and MEL services consultancy. We are a professional consultancy with in-depth expertise, capabilities and experience in research, monitoring, evaluation and learning. Our uniqueness is in our work being grounded in Afghanistan’s context with over one and half a decade of experience with international organizations and the government of

Afghanistan. Our founders are well-known and respected among the Afghan development and M&E community. Their past individual clients include USAID, DFAT, World Bank, UN agencies, and other international NGOs. Our work spans both development and humanitarian sectors and has achieved us the best client satisfaction with proven solutions that we have tailored to each assignment and project. Our goal is to ensure Malan can deliver quality research and MEL services, even in the most challenging environment throughout the country. The data is the basis for the research cycle; therefore, we emphasize its quality. Malan sets itself apart in Afghanistan's market by offering a value-based approach and tailored services to fill existing gaps, with confidence in its unique expertise and local presence.

πŸ“‹ Results Framework (RF) vs LogframeA Results Framework focuses on the hierarchy and causal links between expected resul...
29/08/2026

πŸ“‹ Results Framework (RF) vs Logframe

A Results Framework focuses on the hierarchy and causal links between expected results, while the Logframe builds on this structure by adding activities, indicators, measurement methods, and assumptions for implementation and monitoring.

πŸ“ Good Decisions Need Good DataClear questions, careful collection, and honest recording help produce data that people c...
16/08/2026

πŸ“ Good Decisions Need Good Data

Clear questions, careful collection, and honest recording help produce data that people can trust and use.

πŸ”„ Theory of Change vs LogframeA Theory of Change explains how and why change is expected to happen, while the Logframe t...
08/08/2026

πŸ”„ Theory of Change vs Logframe

A Theory of Change explains how and why change is expected to happen, while the Logframe translates that logic into a more structured framework for planning, monitoring, and measurement.

πŸ“ Permission Before ParticipationPeople should know why information is collected, how it will be used, and that particip...
01/08/2026

πŸ“ Permission Before Participation

People should know why information is collected, how it will be used, and that participation is voluntary. Informed consent helps build trust.

πŸ“Š Theory of Change (ToC) vs Results Framework (RF)The Theory of Change explains how and why change is expected to happen...
25/07/2026

πŸ“Š Theory of Change (ToC) vs Results Framework (RF)

The Theory of Change explains how and why change is expected to happen, while the Results Framework translates the project’s part of that vision into a clear hierarchy of causally linked results.

πŸ“Š Information to ActionData is collected to understand reality, not only to complete forms. Good information should guid...
18/07/2026

πŸ“Š Information to Action

Data is collected to understand reality, not only to complete forms. Good information should guide better choices.

πŸ“Š Accountability vs. LearningDifferent in purpose, stronger together. Accountability and learning are complementary pill...
11/07/2026

πŸ“Š Accountability vs. Learning

Different in purpose, stronger together. Accountability and learning are complementary pillars of effective MEAL systems.

πŸ“Š Data’s JourneyMEAL data moves through five key phases: design, plan, collect, analyze, and use. The final goal is acti...
05/07/2026

πŸ“Š Data’s Journey

MEAL data moves through five key phases: design, plan, collect, analyze, and use. The final goal is action and learning.

πŸ“Š Monitoring Vs. EvaluationMonitoring and Evaluation are related but differ in their purpose, frequency, timing, respons...
28/06/2026

πŸ“Š Monitoring Vs. Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation are related but differ in their purpose, frequency, timing, responsibility, and use of data.

πŸ” 4 Letters, One PurposeMEAL means Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning. Together, they help project tea...
20/06/2026

πŸ” 4 Letters, One Purpose

MEAL means Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning. Together, they help project teams use information to improve decisions and results.

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