Learnings

Learning how to do things better is at the heart of our culture. We believe there are always ways to improve, so we can increase our impact for people and the planet.

As part of this, we use monitoring and evaluation to learn with our partners and with other funders. We ask our partners to consider lessons from research and evaluations when they apply for funding from us, and we commission independent evaluations of our own work. We’re committed to sharing what we’ve learned and what our partners have achieved through our investments.

  • Review of the MEL Strategy of IKEA Foundation 2021-2025

    In May 2024, the MEL team of the IKEA Foundation commissioned a Review of the MEL Strategy (2021-2025) to inform the strategic Foundation stock-take conducted in 2024 and the next phase in the evolution of the MEL function. This report is the final and most comprehensive contribution by the Review team. Download report

  • Shifting Power, Resources and Capacity to Local Actors

    Commissioned by the IKEA Foundation, this report explores what localisation looks like in practice — how it is defined, what approaches are being pursued, and what lessons might guide more equitable grantmaking and partnership.

  • Empowering the Global Agroecology Movement

    The evaluation of the Agroecology Fund (AEF) provided an independent assessment of its relevance, added value, governance, management capacities, and effectiveness in producing intended outcomes. It also evaluated AEF's role in field-building and re-granting for system change.

  • CO2 Performance Ladder Phase 2

    The CO2 Performance Ladder is an instrument that helps organisations reduce their carbon emissions. The second phase of our evaluation into the effectiveness of CO2 PL built evidence around the key gaps in data identified during phase one.

  • CO2 Performance Ladder Phase 1

    The CO2 Performance Ladder is an instrument that helps organisations reduce their carbon emissions. The first phase of our evaluation into the effectiveness of CO2 PL considered the existing evidence and data around the programme.

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    Jordan Refugee Livelihoods Development Impact Bond

    Mathematica is conducting an evaluation of the Refugee Livelihoods Development Impact Bond in Jordan. This will measure the payment metrics and estimate the programme’s impacts on participants’ economic and social wellbeing.