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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.
To build accountable, inclusive, and climate smart systems that generate prosperity for people and enterprises, using innovation, partnerships, and rigorous evidence.
A future where development, investment, and policy decisions are guided by credible evidence, inclusive values, and sustainable solutions.
MERSTAT's approach goes beyond traditional monitoring and evaluation. We integrate:
Applying Market Systems Development (MSD, MSD4E) and Market Systems Resilience (MSR) principles to design scalable and sustainable solutions.
Co-creating and piloting models in agriculture, youth employment, WASH, climate, and inclusive finance.
Delivering trusted third-party monitoring that strengthens donor accountability and community trust.
Climate MRV systems, value for money frameworks, jobs measurement frameworks, ESG performance tools, and real-time dashboards.
Frameworks and tools for capital mobilization, impact investing alignment (including IMP standards), and ESG reporting.
Tailored training on ESG, jobs measurement, MEL, and analytics to build institutional capacity.
Embedding gender equality, poverty reduction, resilience, disability inclusion, and climate adaptation in everything we do.
Acting with transparency, accountability, and respect.
Applying credible methods and high professional standards.
Working with clients and communities as partners.
Leveraging digital tools, AI, and adaptive learning.
Ensuring equitable benefits for women, youth, and marginalized groups.
Work has been delivered across East and West Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.