Measuring and sustaining impact

Lessons from collaborative research and action

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. EDT 
Online: https://www.brookings.edu/events/measuring-and-sustaining-impact/ 

Measuring the impact of collaborative research and action in education is essential for sustaining its long-term contribution to systems change. But how do we define impact in collaborative efforts? What does it look like at the local, regional, and global levels? And how can we ensure that impact is sustained over time?

On March 27, join members of the Knowing-Doing Network from around the world as they explore the “what,” “why,” and “how” of measuring and sustaining impact in collaborative research and action initiatives. Through contextual examples and reflections from their own work, participants will share insights and lessons learned on strategies for measuring and sustaining impact.

Participants will also delve into some of the challenges that come with impact measurement—particularly when working in diverse, cross-cultural contexts—and explore approaches that are both participatory and inclusive. They will discuss strategies for embedding sustainability into the fabric of our collaborative initiatives, ensuring that they continue to drive change long after the project ends.

Viewers can submit questions for speakers by emailing knowingdoing@brookings.edu or on X/Twitter @BrookingsGlobal using #KnowingDoing.

This event is part of the five-part Collaboration Conversations series on power, localization, and education systems transformation.