LAMP provides specialist insight, analysis and technical guidance to funding agencies and development programmes to improve the impact of aid. Operating as a trusted partner and focusing on collaboration and capacity building, we help our clients develop and embed robust and sustainable methodologies and frameworks to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their programmes. Using qualitative and quantitative approaches, routine reporting and reviews, we implement Value for Money (VFM) approaches and best practices. Our detailed final reports not only present our findings, but also include practical recommendations for improving the impact of aid.
During inception of Lafiya programme LAMP developed the value for money (VFM) strategy and now provides support to embed measurement and management of VFM within the programme.
LAMP provided support to V4C to strengthen internal processes for routine monitoring and reporting of VFM. LAMP revised analysis templates, conducted training and facilitated VFM assessments.
VFM analysis compared cost-effectiveness of interventions that increase access to education and improve learning outcomes. Received award for ‘Best VFM Analysis’ from DFID Kenya.
ICAI scrutinises UK Aid spending. This performance review examines DFID’s approach to VFM (now FCDO) and whether it is appropriate to the needs of UK aid programmes.
NAO approach to assessing value for money, on which UK FCDO’s approach to value for money is based.
A practical guide providing advice and tips on VFM frameworks.
Whether you’re an organisation wanting to improve your efficiency and effectiveness, a consultant with skills and expertise to share, or if you just want to find out more about our work, we’d love to hear from you.