Khulisa began working in MERL in the 1990s, initially focused on evaluating projects in the fields of education and health. Over the last 30 years, our work has grown to cover five broad sector categories. These sectors include:
Health & Nutrition
Khulisa addresses critical health challenges, emphasizing system strengthening, disease prevention, and access to care. Our projects contribute to improved health outcomes, equity in health services, and enhanced wellbeing for communities worldwide.
Education
Khulisa is committed to promoting accountability and advancement in global education and development by measuring progress accurately. We understand the challenges and opportunities of performing complex evaluations in fragile, low- to middle-income countries that contribute to transforming education policy and practice.
Agriculture & Economic Growth
Our work addresses key challenges in the agricultural sector, such as improving access to information, enhancing farming practices, and strengthening resilience. Khulisa also promotes supplier diversity and supports enterprises from disadvantaged backgrounds, contributing to broader economic growth and inclusion.
Democracy & Governance
Khulisa was founded in South Africa, at the very end of Apartheid in 1993, and is one of the oldest African evaluation firms. The impetus for social justice in the early 1990s was about redress, but quickly Khulisa understood that evaluation is a political activity.
Environment & Energy
Our work in environment and energy promotes sustainable resource management, renewable energy adoption, and climate resilience. We help stakeholders implement eco-friendly practices and policies that support sustainable development goals.