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Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment is about learning, adapting, and strengthening enterprises so that communities thrive in the long term.

SSA employs a participatory and evidence-based approach through its robust Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) framework to ensure accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Core Objectives

Measure Social & Economic Outcomes

Assess improvements in income, livelihoods, market access, and dignity of work.

Strengthen Institutional Performance

Track governance, leadership, and organizational systems for long-term sustainability.

Evaluate Market Preparedness & Skills

Review ability to meet market demands through quality, compliance, and digital adoption.

Assess Gender & Inclusion Outcomes

Measure women's participation, leadership roles, and access to resources.

Monitor Sustainability & Climate Resilience

Evaluate eco-friendly production practices, circular economy models, and community adaptation.

Enable Learning & Adaptation

Provide actionable insights for producers, partners, and stakeholders to refine strategies.

Improved Productivity & Quality

“After getting the rope-making machine, our work became much easier and faster… helped reduce physical strain, especially for women artisans…”

Hiralal Mahata
Sabai Craft Artisan, Jhargram, West Bengal

Detailed Offerings

SSA tracks impact across 8 distinct levels (Individual, Household, Organizational, Community, Enterprise, Cluster, Institutional, Regional/Geographical).

Skills, income, confidence, agency, governance, business sustainability, social cohesion, cultural preservation, policy influence, and environmental stewardship.

SSA's Approach

  • Participatory
    Engaging artisans and community enterprises in setting indicators and monitoring progress.
  • Evidence-Based
    Using data, case studies, and stories of change to guide decisions.
  • Adaptive
    Applying findings in real time to refine programs and strengthen enterprises.
  • Holistic
    Capturing shifts in livelihoods, gender empowerment, climate resilience, and institutional growth beyond just numbers.

Proven Results

Demonstrated the transformation of informal producer groups into formal enterprises.

Captured evidence of women’s economic empowerment and leadership transitions.

Showcased adoption of digital and climate-smart practices by grassroots communities.

Informed policy dialogues and ecosystem building with credible data and field evidence.

Responsible Organic Waste Treatment & Wax Sludge Management

Batik requires the use of wax in its production. The organic treatment approach aligns well with our philosophy of responsible production. It has helped us coagulate wax from the wastewater using organic compounds and remove the wax physically for reuse. The pilot is showing encouraging results, and we look forward to full-scale implementation.

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