In a time when every dollar counts for the development sector, Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) is not just about collecting and verifying monitoring data. It has become a powerful tool to ensure that aid is effective, transparent, and accountable. By relying on independent experts who are not directly involved in project funding and implementation, TPM offers donors and implementers an unbiased view of progress, result,s and impact.
From verifying ‘value for money’ and optimizing performance to mitigating unusual or high risks, TPM ensures that donors’ funds reach those who need them most and that they achieve their desired impact.
DevelopmentAid, in collaboration with Trust Consultancy, invites M&E and TPM professionals, donor agencies, foundations, NGOs, the private sector, and individual experts to join the “Boosting Aid Impact through Third-Party Monitoring (TPM)” webinar. During this session, Sofia Martinelli and Anum Shafique will explain what external monitoring and evaluation is, why it matters, and how TPM contributes to greater aid effectiveness. The speakers will share real-life examples, best practices, lessons learned, and practical insights that you can apply immediately.
Invitation to a Webinar
DevelopmentAid, in collaboration with Trust Consultancy, invites you to attend the webinar on “Boosting Aid Impact through Third-Party Monitoring (TPM)”, which will take place on Thursday, 4 September 2025, at 4 pm (Brussels) / 10 am (Washington, DC).
Key takeaways
- Learn what external third-party monitoring and evaluation is and what role it has in the aid ecosystem
- Understand the added value and benefits of TPM for donors, implementers, and affected communities
- Discover best practices that enhance the effectiveness of TPM drawn from real-life projects
- Ask questions during the Q&A session.
Speakers
Anum Shafique, CEO at Trust Consultancy.
Anum Shafique is a seasoned humanitarian professional with experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and third-party monitoring across complex contexts. She currently serves as the CEO of Trust Consultancy, leading impactful TPM and evaluation projects for organizations such as Relief International, Islamic Relief Sweden, CARE International, HelpAge International, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and Humanity & Inclusion. She brings a unique blend of technical expertise and field-based insight that is grounded in a deep understanding of humanitarian operations in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Anum holds a Master’s in International Humanitarian Action from Uppsala University, Sweden, with specialization from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Lahore.
Sofia Martinelli, Project Manager at Trust Consultancy.
Sofia is a Project Manager in the Third-Party Monitoring and Research department at Trust Consultancy. She conducts multi-sector needs assessments, TPM, and mid-line and end-line evaluations across various sectors, including food security and livelihoods, nutrition, child protection, and WASH. Before joining Trust, Sofia worked with several organizations, including DanChurchAid, Global Communities, Expertise France, CARE, GOAL, Islamic Relief, HelpAge, World Vision International, and Solidar Suisse. She holds a Masters’ in Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies with a focus on Peace and Conflict Studies and the Middle East from the University of Glasgow, Dublin City University, and Charles University Prague.
Partner
Trust Consultancy, founded in 2016, is a leading consultancy based in Turkey and Pakistan, specializing in third-party monitoring, evaluation, research, and capacity building for humanitarian and development programming across the MENA and South Asia regions. Since its establishment, Trust has successfully conducted over 200 research, monitoring, evaluation, and assessment assignments and collaborated with a wide range of international organizations and NGOs such as the International Medical Corps, Islamic Relief, Relief International, and the International Federation of the Red Cross.
Host
Ion Ilasco, External Relations & Events at DevelopmentAid.
