What we do
Seven services that help governments, donors and civil society work well in fragile and conflict-affected settings, from field research to technology.
Explore our servicesSeven services, one view of the ground
Each assignment draws on field research and local knowledge, whether you need analysis, a strategy or an evaluation.
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Research and analysis
Primary field research, political economy analysis and all-source analysis, layered and triangulated.
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Strategy design and adaptation
Evidence-based strategy from programme entry to exit, with the rigour to adapt when the context changes.
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Training and capacity development
Bespoke, iterative training for government institutions, civil society and development organisations.
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Monitoring, evaluation and learning
MEL systems designed around the decisions they need to inform, from theory of change to portfolio-wide evaluation.
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Stabilisation and peacebuilding
Conflict-sensitive programme design, countering violent extremism, security sector reform and community reconciliation.
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Strategic communications
Evidence-grounded narratives that sustain donor support, engage stakeholders and shape policy conversations.
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Tech for impact
Digital tools and data systems that help programmes see, decide and respond faster in fragile settings, from field data collection to live dashboards.
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How we work
From complex context to clear decisions
Four stages, one aim: evidence that changes what a programme actually does, and keeps changing it as the context moves.
01Understand
We start on the ground: field research, political economy analysis and conversations with the people a programme affects.
02Design
We turn what we learn into a conflict-sensitive strategy and theory of change, with clear points where it should adapt.
03Deliver
We work alongside your teams and partners, building capacity so the work continues after the assignment ends.
04Learn
Monitoring, evaluation and learning feed back into the strategy, and we communicate results to donors and policymakers.
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Share your programme, portfolio or assignment. Within two working days, we'll reply with a scoping note and an indicative approach.