Arqaam

Arqaam is a social enterprise that specializes in contextually informed and ethical monitoring and evaluation services. Founded in 2017, Arqaam aims to enhance the impact of humanitarian and development actors through improved data utilization. The company consists of a diverse team of M&E experts, data scientists, programmers, and communication-savvy humanitarians who support relevant stakeholders in assessing complex international projects and contexts through better data use.

Arqaam offers a wide range of services aimed at improving data literacy and utilization within organizations. These include technical training for non-technical individuals covering topics such as data literacy, data analysis, survey design, statistics, and data visualization. Additionally, Arqaam provides expert consulting in monitoring and evaluation, tailored development and technical solutions for humanitarian purposes, as well as the development of logframes and surveys. Another focus is on providing data infrastructure for the collection and management of field data, as well as data analysis, visualization, and reporting.

Arqaam is firmly committed to ensuring integrity and transparent practices in all aspects of its work. The company's mission is to enable and inspire effective social change through the use of data. Arqaam operates at the intersection of monitoring and evaluation and digital development to ensure that data is used not just as a compliance exercise but as a valuable tool for improving project impact.

Arqaam is committed to adhering to the 9 principles of digital development and, where possible, relies on open-source solutions and open data standards. The company reinvests its resources into projects such as the development of a question library that supports standardization across projects and organizations. An example of Arqaam's commitment to sustainability is its support for Expertise France in establishing a program to promote renewable energy and protect marine biodiversity in the EU's Caribbean overseas territories.

Arqaam provides pro bono support for grassroots organizations with limited resources through its M&E Capacity Support Program. This underscores the company's commitment to adding value to the community of practice and finding innovative ways to maximize project impact.

Arqaam is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through the use of data and technology while always upholding its strong ethical values.

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