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Thomas Aston
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Consultant
Thomas Aston is an experienced monitoring, evaluation, and learning consultant specializing in international development and social accountability. He has extensive expertise in participatory and theory-based approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Key aspects of Thomas Aston's professional profile include:
Experience and Expertise
- Specializes in participatory, theory-based, and configurational methods for monitoring, evaluation, and learning
- Expertise in various evaluation methodologies including Outcome Mapping, Realist Evaluation, Contribution Analysis, and Qualitative Comparative Analysis
- Skilled in power, political economy, and conflict analyses, as well as social accountability tools and participatory statistics
Professional Background
- Currently works as a Consultant for World Vision (since March 2024)
- Has held consulting positions with organizations like the World Bank, Oxfam, CARE, UNICEF, and Overseas Development Institute
- Editorial Advisory Board Member for the Evaluation Journal
- Honorary Associate at the Institute of Development Studies
Education
- PhD in Development Planning
- MSc in Development Administration and Planning
- BA in English Literature and Philosophy
International Experience
Thomas has worked in numerous countries across multiple continents, including Bangladesh, Bolivia, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, and many others.
Notable Projects
- Ex-post evaluation of the Leer project in the Dominican Republic for World Vision
- Supporting the Independent Evaluation Group's evaluation of Adaptive Social Protection for the World Bank
- Researching middle-range theory on social accountability in the health sector funded by the Centre of Excellence for Development Impact and Learning (CEDIL)1
Thomas Aston's work has been supported by various donors, including USAID, DFID/FCDO, the World Bank, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a valuable consultant in the field of international development and social accountability.
