Briefing Guide - April 2026

M&E Cheat Sheet for Program Managers

A Comprehensive Guide for Adaptive Management, Impact Evaluation, and Policy Decision-Making

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About

Horn of Africa Research Partner

Since 2015, our focus has been on delivering top-notch research, big data analytics, and evaluation services in the Horn of Africa region.

We adopt an integrated approach rooted in research to develop effective solutions. Our outputs are designed around data-driven methodologies.

Our endeavors are specifically geared towards creating impactful products that support both the development work we engage in and the communities we serve

We collaborate with development partners, implementing partners, local organizations, and communities across the nine countries in the wider Horn of Africa.

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Services

Unraveled Service Delivery

research

Unlock the full potential of your projects with our cutting-edge research services, where expert analysis meets innovative solutions. Dive into a world of insights as we tailor our research to empower your decisions and propel your business and development investments forward.

monitoring & evaluation

Elevate your project’s impact with our Monitoring and Evaluation services, designed to continuously track progress and optimize outcomes. Let us help you turn data into actionable insights, ensuring your initiatives achieve and exceed their goals.

big data analytics

Harness the power of Big Data Analytics to transform complex data into compelling, actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and foster innovation. Our advanced analytics services equip you with the tools to anticipate market trends, optimize operations, and create sustainable competitive development advantage.

program management

Streamline your projects and amplify results with our Program Management & Organization Capacity Assessment services, ensuring seamless coordination and exceptional efficiency across your initiatives. Our strategic approach helps you deliver on time, within budget, and beyond expectations, unlocking new levels of performance and success, within organizations.

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Director's Pitch

2026: The Year of Precision

The Horn of Africa enters 2026 navigating a polycrisis: geopolitical fragmentation, climate catastrophe, and acute debt distress. Official development assistance is declining, trade barriers are rising, and yet East Africa’s growth is projected at 5.8%—the continent’s highest. In this contradictory environment, Scofield Associates has evolved from a specialized consultancy into a critical institutional anchor for governments, development partners, and private-sector clients across nine countries.

Our operating environment is defined by volatility and opportunity. Somalia’s January 2026 presidency of the UN Security Council has offered an unprecedented platform for maritime security advocacy. Simultaneously, Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions over port access, external recognition of Somaliland, and the lingering effects of the region’s worst drought in decades demand real-time, actionable intelligence. The war in Iran has also caused African leaders to rethink sustainability and self-reliance. Against this background, traditional research models face hostility, access constraints, and limited predictive power; open-source intelligence (OSINT) and……

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Our Work

Accross the Horn of Africa

We take pride in our commitment to delivering unparalleled solutions. With a proven track record of success, we bring a wealth of experience, innovation, and expertise to every project.