Impact Evaluations & Research Studies
RCTs, quasi-experimental designs, and formative, operational and thematic research.
Overview
When you need rigorous proof of what caused change, we design and deliver impact evaluations and research studies to international standards.
Impact evaluation designs
- Randomised controlled trials (RCTs)
- Quasi-experimental designs
- Difference-in-differences
- Propensity score matching
Research studies
- Formative research
- Operational research
- Thematic research
- Literature review
The outcome for you
Rigorous proof of what caused change — and evidence to shape strategy.
Who it is for
- Donors and foundations
- Large-scale programmes
- Policy and research institutions
How we deliver it
Every assignment follows a clear five-stage process — from scoping the work to supporting you long after the report is delivered.
Inception & planning
Scope definition, methodology design, tool development and an agreed timeline.
Data collection
Surveys, key-informant interviews, focus-group discussions and document review on mobile tools.
Analysis
Quantitative analysis in SPSS, Stata and R; qualitative coding in NVivo; triangulation.
Reporting
Draft report, stakeholder validation, final report and support to disseminate findings.
Follow-up
Recommendation tracking, implementation support and ongoing monitoring.