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United Nations Population Fund, 2015
This cross-sectional study sought to obtain reliable data on the prevalence and types of violence against women in Palau. The study also documented the effect of partner violence on key health issues and other outcomes. Our Global Research Manager, Carlued Leon, provided technical support to the closing phase of the study and co-authored the final study report.
United Nations Population Fund, 2015
The study aimed to obtain reliable information on violence against women in Nauru. Though its findings derived from a non-representative sample of women in select districts, the study provides a preliminary understanding around violence against women in the country, its characteristics, and consequences. Our Global Research Manager, Carlued Leon, provided technical support to the closing stage of the study and co-authored the final study report.
UN Women, 2015
This country portfolio evaluation assesses the normative, coordination, and programmatic work of UN Women in Mozambique. The evaluation consisted of a theory-based cluster design to systematically assess the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of the contributions of UN Women to the improvement of gender equality and women’s empowerment in the country. The evaluation was based on the theories of change developed for the 2012-2015 country portfolio and followed the assessment criteria of the OECD and the UN Evaluation Group
Funsepa, 2016
This report presents the results of an independent evaluation of the Sergio Paiz Andrade Foundation’s (Funsepa) pilot program in Sacatepéquez. The pilot aimed to take an innovative approach to Funsepa’s traditional programming and enhance student academic performance in mathematics by incorporating Khan Academy’s tools. The evaluation found that combining technology with Khan Academy produces a higher positive effect on student math performance than the traditional Funsepa intervention.
The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2015
The Economist Intelligence Unit commissioned MANAUS to assess youth development and economic empowerment policies in the cities of Panama, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. The assessment included indicators such as financial access, educational opportunities, entrepreneurship, tax incentives, employment opportunities and challenges, and socio-political participation, among others.
Levi Strauss & Co., 2015
This report describes the major findings of an external evaluation of two programs implemented under the Levi Strauss & Co.’s (LS&Co.) Improving Worker Wellbeing (IWWB) initiative in Haiti. The evaluation combined quantitative and qualitative research methods, including stakeholder engagements, face-to-face surveys and focus groups with workers, and desk reviews of internal project documents and monitoring data.
Inter-American Development Bank, 2013
This report presents the results of an independent evaluation conducted by MANAUS of VisionSpring's business model to provide affordable eye care to low-income communities in El Salvador. The evaluation was commissioned by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and its main objective was to determine whether the activities implemented and resources spent by VisionSpring fulfilled those outlined in the technical cooperation project with the IADB.
Inter-American Development Bank, 2012
MANAUS prepared several case studies for the Inter-American Development Bank on the experience and results of Latin American companies that support the development and expansion of business models that serve low-income populations. This report presents the case of Tenda Atacado, a leading Brazilian retailer and wholesale distributor that focuses on a cash and carry model in the State of São Paulo.
Inter-American Development Bank, 2012
MANAUS prepared several case studies for the Inter-American Development Bank on the experience and results of Latin American companies that support the development and expansion of business models that serve low-income populations. This report presents the case of Empresas Públicas de Medellín, a public utilities company that has been servicing the municipality of Medellin, in Antioquia, Colombia, for over fifty years.
Inter-American Development Bank, 2012
MANAUS prepared several case studies for the Inter-American Development Bank on the experience and results of Latin American companies that support the development and expansion of business models that serve low-income populations. This report presents the case of Mi Tienda, a social mission based company conceived by a group of highly respected entrepreneurs led by one of the founders of Banco Compartamos, Latin America’s largest microfinance institution.
Americas Quarterly, 2012
This article showcases the corporate social responsibility initiatives implemented by Empresas Polar, Venezuela’s largest food manufacturer and distributor, and its ability to survive the seizure policies of Hugo Chávez. The story of Empresas Polar provides a useful object lesson in how one company turned its CSR programs into a successful business defense against a powerful, predatory regime. The article was co-authored by our Global Research Manager, Carlued Leon.
FUNSEPA, 2012
This report presents the results of an evaluation to determine the impact of computer labs and teacher training on the educational improvement of public school students throughout Guatemala. Its methodology involved in-country visits, survey design and implementation, randomized sampling, a comparison group, and statistical analysis of results. The final deliverable included results on academic achievement, dropout rates, and probability of passing the academic year.
Forum Empresa, 2011
This study is the result of an extensive review of academic and business literature, along with the application of a specially designed survey applied to a group of companies in Latin America. Results suggest a series of best practice solutions to labor issues that frequently arise in the industry. The publication was produced by Forum Empresa in collaboration with MANAUS' President, Tamar B. Koosed, and Senior Advisor, Dr. Richard Feinberg.
Business for Social Responsibility, 2011
This book provides a reader-friendly collection of 14 case studies from Business for Social Responsibility's DR-CAFTA Responsible Competitiveness Project in Central America and the Dominican Republic, which was created to make the business case for responsible labor in the region. The volume is a project of Business for Social Responsibility in colaboration with MANAUS' President, Tamar B. Koosed, and Senior Advisor, Dr. Richard Feinberg.
The case studies in this volume chronicle 11 corporate social responsibility projects executed by private firms in Latin America whose social goals were to advance the welfare of the citizens and families in their respective communities. The volume was developed by Forum Empresa in collaboration with MANAUS' President, Tamar B. Koosed, and Senior Advisor, Dr. Richard Feinberg. MANAUS' Global Research Manager, Carlued Leon, authored one of the case studies.
