Research
Design and conduct of studies that answer defined questions for organisations, programmes and decision-makers.
Generating Evidence for Better Decisions
We provide research, survey, data analysis and monitoring and evaluation services that turn information into useful evidence.
Overview
What Our Research & Survey Division Does
Good decisions depend on good evidence. Our research and survey work collects, analyses and interprets information so that organisations, programmes and leaders can understand their situation, track progress and act with confidence.
Services
What We Offer in Research & Survey
Each engagement is scoped with you first: the services, deliverables, timelines and costs are agreed before work begins.
Survey & Data Collection
Questionnaire design, sampling and field or digital data collection, with close attention to data quality.
Data Analysis & Statistics
Quantitative and qualitative analysis that turns raw data into clear, usable findings.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment
Frameworks and assessments that track progress, measure results and show what a programme has achieved.
What we focus on
From information to informed decisions
Evidence
Findings grounded in systematic, transparent methods.
Data
Information collected and managed with attention to quality and ethics.
Insight
Analysis that explains what the findings mean in context.
Decision-making
Reporting designed so leaders and teams can act on what was learned.
Process
How we deliver research and survey work
Step 1: Define
We agree the questions the work must answer and how the findings will be used.
Step 2: Design
We select the methods, sample and instruments that fit those questions.
Step 3: Collect
We gather data in the field or digitally, with checks on quality throughout.
Step 4: Analyse
We clean, analyse and test the data using appropriate statistical and qualitative methods.
Step 5: Interpret
We explain what the results mean in the context of the organisation or programme.
Step 6: Report
We present findings and recommendations in a form that supports decisions.
Part of an Integrated Approach
Where this division fits
The highlighted stages are where Research & Survey does most of its work. Every engagement follows the same stages.
Stage 1: Understand
We listen to your needs, objectives and challenges.
Stage 2: Assess
We identify priorities, requirements and opportunities.
Stage 3: Develop
We recommend an appropriate service or solution.
Stage 4: Deliver
We undertake the agreed work professionally and communicate progress.
Stage 5: Review
Where applicable, we gather feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.
Feedback from each review helps us improve the next piece of work.
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Discuss Your Research & Survey Needs
Tell us what you want to achieve. We will recommend the right services and agree the scope, timelines and costs with you before any work begins.