Research with roots

Get the research, analysis, and advice you need to make confident decisions.

A PhD-led social science research firm, from research design through analysis and advisory.

How we work

From question to impact.

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Question

Define the priority question.

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Design

Develop the research approach.

03

Fieldwork

Generate primary evidence.

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Analysis

Turn data into findings.

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Findings

Synthesize and validate results.

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Advisory

Support practical application.

Support for one stage or the full research process.

Our researchers bring years of experience living and working in the countries and regions we study, with a deep understanding of the local context behind the data.

How we help

Full-service research.

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Research Design

Turn important questions into rigorous research designs.

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Data Collection & Fieldwork

Generate quantitative and qualitative evidence.

03

Analysis & Interpretation

Analyze and interpret complex evidence.

04

Reporting & Communication

Translate findings into clear, decision-relevant outputs.

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Advisory

Interpret what the evidence means for policy and practice.

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What we study

A broader research agenda for a more informed world.

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Research Areas

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Selected work

A few examples of our team's project experience.

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Where we operate

Near-global reach, built on a deep network.

We work in challenging and complex contexts, with a focus on regions where local knowledge is essential.

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  • Middle East & North Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • East Asia
  • The Americas
  • Global

Research for people, places, and possibilities.

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