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Social Dynamics are factors related to human progress and social evolution. The purpose of Social Dynamics, LLC is to improve programs and organizations through empirical data collection and analysis, accountability procedures and performance measurement systems. Social Dynamics, LLC specializes in education and social services evaluation studies, development of performance and outcome measurement systems and behavioral and social research. Staff members have extensive experience conducting large and small research studies, policy analyses, program evaluations, and program and policy assessments. Located in Potomac, MD, Social Dynamics provides high quality products and services on time and within budget for federal, state and county government agencies, as well as commercial and private non-profit organizations.

ActKnowledge is a social enterprise that connects social change practice with rigorous study of how and why initiatives work. ActKnowledge joins with community organizations, nonprofits, foundations, and government in efforts to transform traditional institutions, public spaces, and the environment.
Based within a research center at a large public university (the Center for Human Environments at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York), they benefit from interactions with faculty and graduate students. Both faculty and students are often part of the work. Founded in 1999, ActKnowledge has developed a methodology for social sector planning, evaluation, and implementation tracking that is rigorous, without giving up the participation and flexibility that organizations need to work effectively (and happily).

"Evaluation Practice - Improving organizational performance through evaluation" is a social networking site for evaluation professionals. The model is similar to Face book and other social networking sites. It provides a forum for individuals to connect and learn in a more personal way about evaluation tools and techniques.

Social Dimensions is a specialised and dynamic company that provides services aimed at informing the progression and enhancement of policies and deepening the impacts of contemporary investments in development. Social Dimensions seeks to contribute effectively to evidence-based decision making and accountable governance in developing countries. We do this by providing assistance in planning, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) as well as by conducting high quality research for development orientated entities. Where relevant, we also apply sophisticated ICT solutions. The unique combination of skills within Social Dimensions allows us to offer comprehensive and high quality research, planning, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) services.