Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social

Independent Monitoring of Learning is a program of the Center for Research and Higher Studies in Social Anthropology based in Xalapa, Mexico, which recruits volunteers to conduct household assessments that gauge how well students are learning in six states in Mexico. During this grant period, they will carry out a new round of assessments in at least six states and convene parents, teachers, and local officials to discuss the application of their findings.

CCiudadano is a program of the Center for Research and Higher Studies in Social Anthropology that partners with local citizen groups to improve oversight of government spending at the municipal level in Mexico. With this grant, CCiudadano will continue to provide technical assistance to partner organizations and apply research to better understand the pathways through which citizen oversight improves public service delivery.