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Who We Are

MERSTAT is a development partner that brings together program design, implementation, independent monitoring, and advanced evidence systems to drive sustainable and inclusive change. We work with governments, development partners, businesses, and communities to design solutions that are impactful today and resilient tomorrow.

Our Mission

To build accountable, inclusive, and climate smart systems that generate prosperity for people and enterprises, using innovation, partnerships, and rigorous evidence.

Our Vision

A future where development, investment, and policy decisions are guided by credible evidence, inclusive values, and sustainable solutions.

Our Approach

MERSTAT's approach goes beyond traditional monitoring and evaluation. We integrate:

1

Systems Thinking

Applying Market Systems Development (MSD, MSD4E) and Market Systems Resilience (MSR) principles to design scalable and sustainable solutions.

2

Implementation and Program Design

Co-creating and piloting models in agriculture, youth employment, WASH, climate, and inclusive finance.

3

Independent Oversight

Delivering trusted third-party monitoring that strengthens donor accountability and community trust.

4

Innovation in Evidence

Climate MRV systems, value for money frameworks, jobs measurement frameworks, ESG performance tools, and real-time dashboards.

5

Capital and Impact Tracking

Frameworks and tools for capital mobilization, impact investing alignment (including IMP standards), and ESG reporting.

6

Learning and Training

Tailored training on ESG, jobs measurement, MEL, and analytics to build institutional capacity.

7

Inclusion as Standard

Embedding gender equality, poverty reduction, resilience, disability inclusion, and climate adaptation in everything we do.

Our Values

Integrity

Acting with transparency, accountability, and respect.

Rigor

Applying credible methods and high professional standards.

Collaboration

Working with clients and communities as partners.

Innovation

Leveraging digital tools, AI, and adaptive learning.

Inclusion

Ensuring equitable benefits for women, youth, and marginalized groups.

Where We Work

Work has been delivered across East and West Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.