Trust Consultancy and Development

Trust Consultancy and Development Independent consultancy company specialising in third party monitoring (TPM), needs assessment, data analysis and research in the humanitarian domain.

Trust Consultancy and Development (TCD) is an independent consultancy, evaluation and research organization based in Gaziantep, Turkey. Our dedicated team of experienced consultants and researchers supported by our highly qualified management aspires to provide expert, top-quality consultancy, monitoring and training services to international and local NGOs, businesses, donors and third parties wi

th vested interest in different aspects of humanitarian action. Our work addresses the growing demand for third party M&E services in the light of intensified humanitarian response to the escalating civilian suffering in Syria and other parts of the MENA region. However, this increased demand has also added pressure on M&E companies that, trapped in a constant race against time, tend to compromise quality to meet their deadlines. Irrespective of these pressures, TCD remains committed to both high quality work and timely delivery.

In humanitarian response, choosing the wrong delivery model can do more than slow operations down; it can undermine loca...
22/05/2026

In humanitarian response, choosing the wrong delivery model can do more than slow operations down; it can undermine local recovery and resilience.

When deciding between direct delivery and market-based approaches, the choice should not rely on assumptions. It should be guided by credible field evidence, context analysis, and an understanding of how local systems function. 📊

⚖️ Key considerations:

▫️ Direct delivery can be highly effective in urgent or high-risk contexts where speed and control are critical.

▫️ Market-based approaches can strengthen local economies, support dignity, and improve sustainability, but only when markets are functional and well understood.

There is no universal model for humanitarian assistance. The most effective approach is the one that fits the context, enables access, and delivers meaningful outcomes for affected communities. 🗺️

At Trust Consultancy & Development, we support organizations through third-party monitoring, MEAL, and independent data collection to enable informed, evidence-based decision-making in complex environments.

What factors most influence your choice between direct delivery and market-based programming? 👇

A monitoring assignment is complete.The data is solid. The report is thorough. The findings are delivered on time.But th...
15/05/2026

A monitoring assignment is complete.

The data is solid. The report is thorough. The findings are delivered on time.

But the communities who were visited, who shared their time and experiences, and whose daily realities shaped the findings are not always included in what happens next.

In TPM, accountability is often discussed in relation to donors and implementing partners. Yet communities are also stakeholders in the process, and in many contexts, they have a direct interest in how findings are shared and understood.

Should TPM findings be shared back with communities in a responsible way? And what would meaningful feedback look like in practice?

At Trust Consultancy and Development, these questions are part of how we think about accountability, participation, and learning in our work across Syria, Palestine, Türkiye, and beyond.

Every strong evaluation starts long before the first data point is collected. It starts with the Terms of Reference (ToR...
13/05/2026

Every strong evaluation starts long before the first data point is collected.

It starts with the Terms of Reference (ToR).

A ToR is more than a document. It is the blueprint that determines whether an evaluation will produce findings that are useful, credible, and actionable, or findings that answer the wrong questions entirely.

In our work across complex environments, Trust has seen firsthand how the quality of a ToR shapes everything that follows.

When the scope is clear, the methodology is grounded, the stakeholders are identified, and the timeline is realistic, evaluations are delivered.

When those elements are missing or vague, even the most experienced evaluation team cannot fully compensate.

So, what does a strong ToR actually include? 🤔

We put together a practical visual guide covering the eight essential components

Whether you are commissioning an evaluation for the first time or reviewing one you have written a hundred times, it is always worth checking the foundations.

Which component of a ToR do you find most commonly overlooked in practice? 👇

Nobody remembers the project that had good intentions.They remember the one that proved it worked.That is what MEAL does...
08/05/2026

Nobody remembers the project that had good intentions.
They remember the one that proved it worked.

That is what MEAL does.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning is not a reporting requirement. It is the system that tells you, at every stage of a project, whether what you are doing is actually making a difference.

And if it is not, it tells you early enough to change course.
From the initial needs assessment to impact evaluation and reporting, every stage in this cycle exists for a reason.

Skip one and the gaps show up later, in your data, in your donor conversations, and in your ability to prove that resources reached the right people and created real change.

At Trust, we design and implement MEAL systems across some of the most complex operating environments in the world: Syria, Palestine, Turkey, and beyond. We know what happens when the cycle is followed rigorously. And we know what happens when it is not.

We built this visual to make the full MEAL cycle easy to understand, for practitioners at every level.

Save it for your next project kickoff. Share it with a colleague who is still treating evaluation as an afterthought.

Which stage of the MEAL cycle does your organisation invest in least? 👇

Most organisations can tell you how many jobs were created.Fewer can tell you what those jobs actually look like.Behind ...
01/05/2026

Most organisations can tell you how many jobs were created.
Fewer can tell you what those jobs actually look like.

Behind every indicator is a worker.
But not every worker is reflected in the indicator.

This is where the conversation on labour needs to shift, from counting outputs to understanding experiences, from reporting employment to ensuring dignity, safety, and fairness at work.

At Trust Consultancy & Development, we believe that impact is not just measured in numbers, but in the systems that shape people’s realities.

Happy Labour Day from the Trust Family.

This Labour Day, we reflect on the people behind the data and on our responsibility to see them more clearly.

Most people in this sector use these terms interchangeably.They are not the same, and the distinction matters more than ...
28/04/2026

Most people in this sector use these terms interchangeably.

They are not the same, and the distinction matters more than most programme designs acknowledge.

The visual breaks it down simply:

Monitoring tells you what is happening in real time.
It tracks activities, detects issues early, and keeps implementation on course.

Evaluation asks a different question: why?
Not just what was delivered, but what actually changed—and whether it was worth it.

At Trust Consultancy & Development, we see this gap often.
When monitoring and evaluation are treated as separate endpoints rather than connected disciplines, programmes lose the feedback loop that makes data useful in the first place.

Strong MEAL systems, the kind we design and support across Syria, Palestine, Turkey, and beyond, require both functions working together throughout the programme cycle, not just at the beginning and the end.

Which do you think gets neglected more in practice, monitoring or evaluation? And why? 👇

In complex operating environments, data is not just collected: it must be controlled, verified, and trusted.In Turkey, T...
15/04/2026

In complex operating environments, data is not just collected: it must be controlled, verified, and trusted.

In Turkey, Trust Consultancy & Development supports EU- and ECHO-funded interventions by delivering large-scale, high-quality data collection for international partners.

We ensure reliability at scale through:

• Nationwide trained enumerator and field team deployment

• Centralised, real-time supervision and coordination

• Multi-layer validation systems with quality check across multiple levels

• Donor-aligned reporting frameworks

This approach ensures that every dataset is not just complete, but accurate, accountable, and decision-ready.

If your organisation is planning or implementing programmes in Turkey and requires reliable data collection at scale, Trust is ready to support you.

Get in touch to start your data collection with us

📩 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: www.trustconsultancy.org

The evidence chain in data collection doesn’t begin with analysis, reports, or dashboards.It begins in the field.Where e...
13/04/2026

The evidence chain in data collection doesn’t begin with analysis, reports, or dashboards.

It begins in the field.

Where enumerators secure approvals, design tools, train teams, engage with respondents, adapt to real conditions, and listen closely to capture what truly matters. Every insight, every trusted finding, and every confident decision traces back to this moment the quality of field interaction.
,
That’s why the evidence chain is not just a technical process, but a human one. Methodologies are only as strong as the people implementing them, and no quality assurance process can fix data that wasn’t collected with care.

At Trust Consultancy and Development, we invest across every stage of this chain—from preparation to field ex*****on to generating defensible insights because we understand that data credibility begins on the ground.

How do you ensure the integrity of your evidence chain in practice?

Share your thoughts below 👇

We often assume Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) is independent—simply because it is external.It isn’t.Independence is not a...
10/04/2026

We often assume Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) is independent—simply because it is external.

It isn’t.

Independence is not a role. It is a design choice.

On paper, TPM looks linear:

Donor → TPM → Data → Report

But in reality, it operates within a feedback loop—where funding structures, stakeholder expectations, access constraints, and timelines continuously shape the process.

This is where influence enters.

And once it does, independence is no longer guaranteed; it must be deliberately protected.

Strong TPM systems don’t assume neutrality.

They built it.

Because these are not exceptions, they are the operating environment.

Independent outcomes don’t happen by intention alone.

They require systems designed to withstand influence.

💬 What practical steps or safeguards have you seen work to protect independence in TPM?

When 1.2 million people return home in under a year, the context changes quickly. 📍The Global Humanitarian Overview 2026...
03/04/2026

When 1.2 million people return home in under a year, the context changes quickly. 📍

The Global Humanitarian Overview 2026 highlights a significant shift in Syria's regional response, with large-scale returns continuing alongside sustained pressure on host countries, including Türkiye, Lebanon, and Jordan.

For organizations working in this environment, two things become critical:

Existing baselines may no longer reflect current needs in areas with high returnee surges
Reliable, real-time field verification becomes essential for accurate decision-making

With $2.8 billion in regional requirements, identifying priority needs depends on current, verified, and context-aware data.

At Trust, staying ahead of these shifts is not background reading; it is how we ensure our TPM and MEAL services deliver the accuracy our partners need when the context is moving fastest.

Which sectors are you seeing the most pressure on right now?

Are you truly leveraging Third-Party Monitoring (TPM)—or just treating it as a compliance requirement? 📊At Trust Consult...
01/04/2026

Are you truly leveraging Third-Party Monitoring (TPM)—or just treating it as a compliance requirement? 📊

At Trust Consultancy & Development, we’re hosting a practical, insight-driven webinar designed specifically for implementing partners who want to move beyond reporting and start creating real value from TPM.

In this session, we’ll explore:
• How to turn TPM findings into actionable improvements
• Practical ways to reduce friction with donors
• Strategies to use TPM as a tool for stronger, more effective programs

This isn’t just another discussion—it’s about making TPM work for you, not just for compliance.

Ready to elevate your program impact?
Comment “Interested” below, and we’ll share the details with you.

Address

Kavaklık Mahallesi Mehmetçik Sok. No:48/1Şahinbey V. D 8330517629
Gazi-Ayintap

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30

Telephone

+905349292350

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Trust Consultancy and Development posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Trust Consultancy and Development:

Shortcuts

Share

Category