Monitoring, Evaluation and Research

PADOVA Consulting

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Padova Consulting

Padova Consulting is a premier professional services firm registered with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (License No. D-174527), established to integrate academic rigor into project evaluations and research studies across Afghanistan. We specialize in three thematic pillars: research, evaluation, and consulting and analytics. Our operations are anchored by four strategic regional hubs in Kabul, Herat, Balkh, and Khost, which provide a robust foundation for nationwide mobilization across all 34 provinces. With teams based entirely in-country, we can deploy to the field within 24 hours to address urgent or ad-hoc requirements. We employ a hybrid model that synthesizes international technical standards with deep local knowledge, ensuring our recommendations are grounded in Afghanistan’s unique socio-economic and cultural landscape.

Beyond core monitoring services, we offer specialized capacity-building support. We empower local organizations and community stakeholders through institutional strengthening, data literacy training, and the development of sustainable monitoring and evaluation frameworks. By fostering knowledge transfer, we bridge the gap between compliance requirements and effective local execution. Trusted by a diverse client portfolio—including UN agencies, international NGOs, and development partners—we deliver the precision and agility required to drive sustainable outcomes in complex operating environments.

We Are:

Padova Consulting combines international technical standards with strong local expertise to deliver evidence-based, context- responsive solutions for UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and development partners. With rapid deployment capacity and robust field systems, the firm supports accountable, high-impact programming in fragile environments.

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Field Researchers incl. 270 Female
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Our Experties and Services

Monitoring

We support NGOs, UN agencies, CSOs/SBOs, and development actors across Afghanistan with monitoring frameworks, Theories of Change, data systems, performance management, and evidence-based learning.

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Evaluation

Padova consulting help evaluate the systems, processes, structures, and approaches that contribute to short- and long-term program outcomes, learning, and performance improvement.

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Research

We deliver smart, rigorous, culturally appropriate, and cost-effective research to help you understand your context, demonstrate impact, and achieve greater funding, visibility, and growth.

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Learning

PADOVA team support organizations to communicate evidence in meaningful and practical ways that strengthen learning, improve programming, and inform strategic decision-making.

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Our Team

Padova Consulting operates through a dual management structure. This includes a technical pillar and an operations pillar. The two company directors manage a pillar each. Technical Pillar – Overseen by a technical director, focusing on research methodologies, MEL, and capacity building. Operations Pillar – Managed by an operations director, responsible for logistics, field operations, and data quality assurance.

Rahmatullah Hakimee (M.A)

Rahmatullah Hakimee holds a Master's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from Saarland University, Germany, and a second degree in Business Administration from the University of Padua, Italy. He has over 12 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, project management, research, data analysis, capacity building, program evaluation, and knowledge management.

Shahnaz Haidary (M.A)

Shahnaz Haidary has master in Sociology – Gender Studies from the American University of Central Asia). She has 8 years of experience in gender and social inclusion, accountability, community engagement, and inclusive governance.

Our Approach

Think Global – Act Local

Our Unique Structure
We are Padova Consulting — a dedicated team of national and international consultants who deliver multidisciplinary services, ranging from deep-dive research to institutional capacity building. Our firm is anchored by a unique hybrid team model—synthesizing international technical standards with profound local insight.
This model is reinforced by our progressive dual-management structure. By splitting leadership across a technical pillar (led by a female Director) and an operational pillar (led by a male Director), we ensure that our research methodologies maintain the highest academic rigor while our field operations remain culturally sensitive, compliant, and highly efficient. Each of our four functional units—Research, MEAL, Capacity Building, and Data Analytics—operates with this dual-lens focus to respond effectively to the most complex challenges.

Resilience in Fragile Environments
Operating in Afghanistan today requires navigating a landscape of rapid socio-political shifts. We help our partners manage this evolving environment by focusing on resilience and adaptation. We don't just gather data; we analyze the socio-economic and cultural context to ensure that interventions are relevant and sustainable. Whether identifying best practices in humanitarian aid or evaluating climate-resilient agriculture, we ensure our strategies reduce risk for our partners while creating opportunities for the communities we serve.

Building Trust at Every Step
Trust is our most valuable asset. We are committed to being a reliable partner, creating value by guiding organizations through complex changes while deeply understanding local contexts. We have built our reputation on our nationwide footprint, maintaining a continuous presence across all 34 provinces.
This infrastructure enables us to provide the highest level of accountability. With our teams based entirely in-country, we possess an unmatched agility: we can mobilize field teams within 24 hours to address emergency, ad-hoc, or time-sensitive assessment requirements. Our field force, including 270 specialized female researchers, allows us to engage directly with all segments of society, ensuring that data collection is representative, ethical, and secure.

Creating Lasting Value: The "Assist and Delight" Strategy
For our clients, we provide tailored, multidisciplinary solutions that deliver measurable impact. For our partners, we create a dynamic, collaborative environment that promotes growth and institutional learning.
Our "Assist and Delight" strategy is the cornerstone of our work. We do not stop at delivering a report; we are dedicated to organizational strengthening. Through our capacity-building initiatives—including data literacy training, financial system setup, and policy standardization—we leave our partners more capable and resilient than we found them. We remain focused on shaping a better tomorrow through meaningful partnerships, transparent processes, and tangible, evidence-based outcomes.
Sustainability Commitment

At Padova Consulting, we recognize that sustainable development is the foundation of long-term economic and social progress in Afghanistan. Our commitment goes beyond profit, focusing on the impact our actions have on the environment and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to integrating corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices into every facet of our operations and project implementations.

Responsible Operations
In our regional hubs and throughout our fieldwork, we prioritize resource efficiency and environmental stewardship. We maintain internal policies designed to minimize our environmental footprint, ensuring our presence is responsible and sustainable. By upholding high quality standards, we guarantee a safe and healthy environment for our colleagues and the communities where we operate, minimizing any negative impact on the local ecosystems.

Commitment to the 2030 Agenda
We view environmental protection as a critical pillar of our corporate ethos. Recognizing that natural resources are fragile and vital to the nation's recovery, we operate with a steadfast approach to continuous improvement. We remain committed to the ideals of the 2030 Agenda, acknowledging that preventing environmental degradation is essential to tackling poverty, fostering economic development, and ensuring sustainable progress for all Afghans.

Long-Term Impact
Padova Consulting views environmental stewardship as a long-term obligation. We believe that by protecting natural systems, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and promoting resilient development, we contribute to the liveability and prosperity of the communities across all 34 provinces. We are dedicated to leaving a positive, lasting impact, ensuring a healthier and more resilient environment for future generations.
Clients and Partners

At Padova Consulting, we collaborate with leading international development agencies, humanitarian organizations, and local stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions that create lasting value. Our partners trust us to navigate complex, fragile operating landscapes and turn ambitious programmatic goals into tangible results.

Our trusted clients include:
• International Organizations & UN Agencies: UN Women, ILO
• International NGOs: Save the Children (SCI), Malteser International, Search for Common Ground (SFCG), ActionAid Afghanistan, and other global development partners.
• Local Partners: : We collaborate extensively with national NGOs, community-based organizations, and local government entities to ensure localized, equitable aid delivery.

Partnerships Built on Trust
Our partnerships are built on transparency, technical precision, and mutual respect. Whether collaborating with large-scale international institutions or working directly with community-based groups, we tailor our research, evaluation, and consulting methodologies to the unique socio-economic context of each province. Our clients rely on us to provide the strategic guidance, field-verified data, and practical solutions needed to achieve sustainable impact. Because our teams are entirely in-country and deeply connected to local networks, we offer unmatched operational insight.

Results You Can Measure
Whether enhancing humanitarian aid delivery, assessing climate resilience, evaluating livelihood programs, or strengthening institutional capacity, we bring a disciplined, data-driven approach to every engagement. By working closely with our clients and stakeholders, we ensure that each initiative meets its strategic objectives, delivers tangible value, and drives meaningful change. Our commitment to accuracy and our "Assist and Delight" philosophy ensure that our deliverables provide the actionable intelligence necessary for informed decision-making.

PADOVA Consulting

Padova Consulting

We Are:

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Our Experties and Services

Monitoring

Evaluation

Research

Learning

Our Team

Rahmatullah Hakimee (M.A)

Shahnaz Haidary (M.A)

Our Approach

Think Global – Act Local

Sustainability Commitment

Clients and Partners

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