Driving Better Development Outcomes Through Adaptive Learning and Causal Evidence
CALP partners with donors, governments, and implementing organizations to ensure development resources generate maximum impact, learning, and value for money.
In contexts where policy decisions are made under tight fiscal, political, and institutional constraints, CALP helps partners move beyond assumptions and ex‑post evaluation toward evidence‑informed design, adaptive implementation, and smarter scaling decisions.
What We Offer Partners
- Policy‑embedded causal research aligned with real decisions
- Adaptive learning systems that support learning during implementation
- Capacity building and institutional strengthening
- Support for value‑for‑money and accountability agendas
CALP tailors engagement models to partner priorities, country contexts, and institutional constraints.
Contact Us
CALP - Causal and Adaptive Learning for Policy
School of Economics, University of Cape Town
Email: yonas.alem@uct.ac.za
We welcome opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and dialogue on how adaptive learning and causal research can strengthen development effectiveness.