Società Italiana di Monitoraggio S.p.A. (SIM) was established in 1985 by a group of relevant Financial Institutions. SIM is specialised in monitoring and evaluation of public and private development programmes and investment projects. SIM’s main customers are local, national and international governmental Agencies. In a merger operation in 2002 SIM S.p.A. acquired GICO S.p.A..

It has added an important background that it has allowed SIM S.p.A. not only specialize in the field of the M&E, but also in the field of engineering and institutional strengthening. The Company's mission is to contribute and increase the usefulness of the institutions and to promote the civil society development. SIM S.p.A. is active in international technical assistance programmes supporting Central and Local Administrations, Public Agencies and Local Communities. 

The Company has thorough knowledge, expertise and contacts enabling it to be a veritable "bridge" between different cultures experiences and know-how. The Company’s capital is 900.000 Euro, fully paid up and subscribed by the shareholders. 

SIM S.p.A.-head office in Rome serves as the main point of contact for Clients and Partners, and provides overall directions to the overseas branches in Albania, Kazakhstan and Peru.

SIM S.p.A. is a Quality Company as per ISO 9001:2008 Quality Austria e IQNet.  Since 2006 SIM S.p.A. has assumed the Social Responsibility Code and Ethical Code in accordance to D.Lgs. 231/2001. The Society has been a chartered member of the European Evaluation Society (1994). SIM’s shareholders are: BANCA MONTE PASCHI DI SIENA S.p.A., UNICREDIT MERCHANT S.p.A., Mr. Ruggero BALDI, Mr. Massimo MARINO. The Company data-base includes over 4,500 professionals. 

The experts cover the broad range of skills required in all areas of operation. Key criteria for cooperation are high-level technical skills and proven cultural sensitivity. Experts as needed by the projects are selected mostly among all the professionals registered in the data-bank, which are periodically updated.

 

Our Services

SIM S.p.A. has managed projects in more than 70 countries worldwide. We are able to draw upon the knowledge and experience of an extensive network of in-house and external consultants, both local and international.  Based on our proofed experience, we are able to carry out the following services:

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Technical Audit
• Technical assistance
• Institutional building and strengthening
• Planning, design and work supervision of civil infrastructures
• Management and organisation of large projects in developing countries
• Management of funds on behalf of donors and Government administrations
• Feasibility studies and project design
• Project identification, preparation, appraisal and implementation.
• Sectors studies, regional and national master plans.
• Economic and financial analysis
• Training and technology transfer
• Procurement

 

Fields of specialization:

• Institutional strengthening
• Civil engineering (roads, bridges, highways and public buildings etc).
• Hydraulic engineering (water supply, sanitation, irrigation etc).
• Agriculture and rural development
• Governance, public administration reform and organisational development of public institutions
• Enhancement of the role of civil society
• Economics, policy and social issues.
• Health
• Training and Education