How case study approaches in evaluation illuminate understanding of impact, sustainability, and ownership: Lessons from the FIP Impact Case Study Relevant Subtheme: Sustainability, efficiency and growth
Panel Discussion | Online
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Organized by:
Trevor Noah Foundation
About the Event
In the pursuit of sustainable development, evaluations must evolve beyond mere compliance and accountability to become a catalyst for inclusion and innovation. This session will explore how case study methodologies can be utilized not only to assess impact but also to strengthen sustainability and promote local ownership of the changes being pursued. Using the Faranani Infrastructure Project (FIP) of the Trevor Noah Foundation as a central case study, we will examine how a participatory, narrative-based impact assessment uncovered deeper insights into enhancing sustainability and fostering community ownership of the intervention's impact. The session will demonstrate how the case study method allowed stakeholders to view themselves as co-owners of the change. Participants will learn how this approach transitioned from simple documentation to strategic engagement and how it supported locally driven sustainability by revealing context-rich insights and amplifying community voices.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Albertina Cossa | School Liason Officer | Albertina Cossa is an enthusiastic and driven School Liaison Officer at the Trevor Noah Foundation, where she channels her passion for creating positive change into impactful work within the nonprofit sector. With a strong belief in the power of education and community, she thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a solution-oriented mindset to every challenge. |
| Siyanda Mavuso | KSP Programmes Manager | Siyanda Mavuso is a passionate advocate for social change and community development, with a strong academic foundation in sociology and international relations. Currently serving as Programmes Manager at the Trevor Noah Foundation, Siyanda leads multidisciplinary initiatives in education, digital skills, psychosocial support, and leadership development. |
| Oupa Tshabalala | Executive Director | Oupa Tshabalala is the Executive Director of YouthBuild South Africa and a dedicated youth development practitioner with extensive experience in program implementation, training, and partnership development. He pioneered the first YouthBuild program in Africa while at the National Youth Development Agency and has supported similar initiatives in Tanzania and Uganda. |
| Nosiphiwo Mandoyi | Research Consultant | Miss Nosiphiwo Mandoyi is a research consultant at Singizi Consulting Africa, conducting and managing elements of numerous evaluations, impact studies, and tracer studies across various sectors. Specifically, she has assessed the impact of enterprise development and vocational training programmes, gender equality and human rights and health programmes. |
| Mzwandile Msimanga | Special Projects and Partnerships Manager | Mzwandile Msimanga is an accomplished, entrepreneurial, and innovative community and capacity-building specialist with extensive experience at the forefront of holistic youth development. His passion lies in improving access to quality learning opportunities for all, particularly through education and literacy development. As a dedicated Social Impact Engineer, Mzwandile is profoundly committed to scaling equitable access to quality education. |
Moderators
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Milisa Janda | MERL Manager | Milisa is an evaluator and researcher with over ten years of experience in the education sector. She holds an MPhil in Monitoring and Evaluation from Stellenbosch University and a Bachelor of Arts in Black Studies from Amherst College, Massachusetts. Her work has supported education initiatives across the African continent, including projects on teacher development, literacy interventions, and digital learning. |