Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation

Edmaaj conducted the evaluation of the “Municipal Governance and Infrastructure (MGI) Study – Promoting Youth for Peaceful Development in Libya” for GIZ, in collaboration with the Municipal Development and Decentralisation Support Centre (MDSC) and the General Secretariat of the Local Administration Councils (GSLAC). The project aimed to assess the effectiveness and contribution of GIZ-supported interventions to youth engagement, social cohesion, and local development in municipalities across Libya.

The evaluation focused on identifying intended and unintended results—both positive and negative—arising from the project, particularly in the context of COVID-19 and broader instability. Edmaaj applied the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria and used a mixed-methods approach, including in-person and remote key informant interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs) with youth and local authorities, and analysis of project documentation.

Findings were synthesized into a final report that provided evidence-based recommendations to inform GIZ’s future programming in the youth development and local governance sectors.

Edmaaj conducted the baseline assessment of the project “Strengthening the Active Participation of Women (Youth, Refugees, Jordanians, and Women with Disabilities) with a Comprehensive Approach to Rights in Jordan.” The project aimed to promote sustainable and inclusive economic empowerment and strengthen leadership capacities among Jordanian and refugee women, with a particular focus on young women and women with disabilities. It also sought to improve protection systems and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response services in Mafraq, Zarqa, and Amman. Edmaaj employed a mixed-methods approach, conducting key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), and structured surveys with Jordanian and refugee women, including young women and women with disabilities. The findings were used to inform project implementation and guide monitoring and evaluation efforts.

Edmaaj conducted the final evaluation of the “Support to Municipalities in Libya – Phase 2” project, implemented to promote inclusive social and economic development across 30 municipalities in Libya. Funded by the Federal German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union Trust Fund for North Africa (EUTF-NoA), the project aimed to enhance municipal capacities and service delivery while contributing to regional stability and improved local governance.

Edmaaj applied a mixed-methods approach, including a desk review of key documents, joint meetings with GIZ and the Ministry of Local Governance (MoLG), and training of enumerators. Primary data collection involved key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) with municipal staff, MoLG representatives, and local CSOs/CBOs. Edmaaj analyzed the findings and submitted a final evaluation report, followed by a presentation of key results and strategic recommendations to GIZ and relevant stakeholders.

Edmaaj conducted a baseline study for the “Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Jordan” project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). The project aimed to strengthen inclusive education systems for children with disabilities—both Syrian refugees and Jordanian nationals—by identifying structural barriers, gender-specific challenges, and capacity-building needs among educators and institutions. The initiative aligned with the Ministry of Education’s national strategies on inclusive education.

Edmaaj applied a mixed-methods approach, combining key informant interviews (KIIs) with government representatives, NGOs, and community-based organisations (CBOs); focus group discussions (FGDs); and structured surveys with educators and stakeholders. The study also included an in-depth assessment of the education system's readiness, as well as a desk review of national and international legal and policy frameworks related to inclusive education.

The final report delivered actionable recommendations to inform policy reform, institutional capacity-building, and evidence-based programming for fostering an inclusive educational environment in Jordan.

Edmaaj conducted a baseline study for Right to Play’s (RTP) ‘Extra-curricular Training Rehabilitation and Support’ (EXTRAS) programme in Jordan. The programme aimed to enhance students’ educational experience and learning environment through a play-based teaching methodology, supporting the development of core skills and improved outcomes aligned with the national curriculum.

The baseline focused on validating outcomes in RTP’s existing log-frame. Edmaaj used a mixed-methods approach, conducting key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), and online surveys with students, parents, teachers, and school headmasters. All tools and materials were reviewed and refined to ensure their conceptual alignment with the EXTRAS programme and its objectives.

Edmaaj supported the development of national gender monitoring systems under the USAID Takamol Gender Program, implemented by IREX, with the objective of enhancing the Jordanian government’s capacity to track and report on gender-related indicators across political, economic, and GBV sectors.

The assignment involved designing a comprehensive set of gender-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in close coordination with government stakeholders, compiling baseline data, and informing the architecture of a national Gender Platform. Edmaaj collaborated with an IT firm to ensure the seamless integration of these KPIs into an interactive digital dashboard.

To strengthen institutional ownership and sustainability, Edmaaj delivered targeted capacity-building workshops to government staff, focusing on gender data collection, analysis, and use for evidence-based policymaking. The project contributed to improving national gender accountability frameworks and advancing data-informed gender equality efforts in Jordan.

Edmaaj conducted an external evaluation of the Inhad 'Rise' National Self-Employment Programme, which aimed to expand self-employment opportunities for youth in Jordan. The programme focused on improving access to financial and non-financial services, strengthening MSMEs and social enterprises, and addressing barriers to decent work for women and refugees. It was implemented by the Business Development Center (BDC) in partnership with UNICEF, the Royal Hashemite Court, the Central Bank of Jordan, and Irada.

The evaluation assessed the programme’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability using customized OECD-DAC criteria tailored to its operational structure. Edmaaj used a mixed-methods approach, conducting 55 key informant interviews (KIIs) with programme stakeholders and beneficiaries, alongside surveys with youth participants. Findings and recommendations were compiled in a final report to inform future programme design and national youth employment strategies.

Edmaaj developed a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework for Jordan’s national biosafety and biosecurity priorities in collaboration with CRDF Global and Ambit Advisory. The assignment supported the Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to strengthen its emergency preparedness and response capacities across 18 priority areas.

The framework included key performance indicators (KPIs), incident reporting mechanisms, and awareness training components. Edmaaj facilitated the process by conducting an inception meeting, leading framework development sessions, and conducting a capacity assessment for EOC staff. Virtual training sessions were delivered to EOC and Ambit Advisory personnel to ensure the effective rollout and use of the M&E framework. The intervention contributed to centralizing data systems and enhancing biosafety governance in Jordan’s public health sector.

Edmaaj conducted a baseline study on gender-based violence (GBV) in the workplace for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF). The study aimed to assess the national policy landscape and actions addressing workplace GBV in Jordan and to generate a comprehensive understanding of the issue across sectors—particularly in rural and industrial areas.

The study examined the prevalence, forms, and impact of GBV on women, as well as the effectiveness of existing support systems and legal frameworks. Edmaaj conducted a comprehensive desk review, analyzed parliamentary discussions and national strategies, and administered 30–40 online/phone surveys with CSOs and CBOs, in addition to 30 field surveys with companies and factories in industrial zones. The team also analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, facilitated a validation session, and submitted a final report with practical recommendations. The study also identified key training needs among CSOs/CBOs to strengthen their capacity to address GBV in workplace settings.

Edmaaj conducted a baseline study for Right to Play’s (RTP) Supportive Educational Engagement for Development (SEED) programme in Jordan. The programme aimed to enhance students’ formal and informal educational experiences through play-based teaching methodologies, helping children develop core skills and achieve national curriculum outcomes.

The study focused on collecting baseline data aligned with RTP’s existing log-frame using key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), online surveys, and academic assessments targeting students, parents, teachers, and headmasters. Special attention was given to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups—particularly refugees—and the challenges they face in accessing quality education.