Applied Development Research
Value PropositionOur research doesn't sit on shelves—we design studies that answer the questions decision-makers actually need answered, delivered in formats they can use.
Core services
- Baseline Studies: Comprehensive situation analyses establishing pre-intervention conditions for comparison
- Needs Assessments: Systematic identification of gaps, priorities, and resource requirements across populations and sectors
- Sectoral Assessments: In-depth analysis of specific sectors (education, health, agriculture, tourism, etc.) including performance, constraints, and opportunities
- Social Safety Net Reviews: Analysis of social protection programs including coverage, targeting, adequacy, and impacts
- Public Expenditure Reviews: Assessment of government spending patterns, efficiency, and equity including gender-responsive budgeting
- Operational Research: Problem-focused studies examining implementation challenges and identifying practical solutions
- Market Analysis: Assessment of demand, supply, and market dynamics for development initiatives
Methodological strengths
- Mixed-methods approaches (quantitative and qualitative)
- Participatory research with communities and stakeholders
- Secondary data analysis and synthesis
- Comparative analysis across countries/programs
- Gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive research designs
- Cultural and contextual adaptation of research instruments