Read more about the article How Much Evidence Is “Enough”? Our 5 Factors for Assessing Impact
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How Much Evidence Is “Enough”? Our 5 Factors for Assessing Impact

Evidence Action works on programs for which there is a solid evidence base of positive impact, often in the form of randomized control trials. We develop the business models to scale these evidence-based programs so they benefits millions of the most poor and marginalized people. Evidence Action doesn’t work exclusively on a particular sector, like water or microfinance, or has a commitment to a particular kind of service delivery model. We are guided by evidence of impact first. So, what do we consider when assessing interventions to explore or support? 

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What Is Evidence Action Beta Working On?

So what is our brand-new program Evidence Action Beta working on? As is true for many beta projects, we fully expect that some of these programs will not progress beyond the current stage as we learn more about them. We aim for one or two new programs at Evidence Action to be identified over the next year that meet our rigorous filters on the “path to scale.”

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Introducing Evidence Action Beta!

We are thrilled to introduce Evidence Action Beta. 

Borrowing from software development where ‘beta’ connotes software prior to commercial release that is still being tested to find any bugs, Evidence Action Beta explores what program with proven impact might work for millions of people. Similar to beta testing for software, we want to ensure that we maximize benefit while reducing any unintended consequences of massive scale up of an intervention.

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