Service
Evaluation Research
Evaluations and research that explain implementation, outcomes, and the meaning of results.
Overview
We design and deliver evaluations and applied research that help organisations understand what is working, what is not, and why. Our work supports learning, accountability, and adaptive management.
The Problem
Challenges this service addresses.
- Limited evidence on programme outcomes
- Reporting that does not inform decisions
- Difficulty interpreting mixed results
- Weak feedback loops into design
The Outcome
What clients gain.
- Clear, defensible evidence base
- Actionable recommendations for leadership
- Stronger learning culture
- Improved future programme design
Our Approach
The CERFODES approach.
We frame the evaluation questions with you, apply rigorous mixed methods, and translate findings into recommendations leadership can act on.
How We Work
A disciplined five-step delivery method.
- 1
Understand the client context
We start by listening, mapping stakeholders, and grounding the work in your operating reality.
- 2
Diagnose needs and constraints
We surface the underlying drivers behind the surface problem, including governance, capacity, and systems.
- 3
Design the solution
We co-design an approach that is technically sound and practical to deliver.
- 4
Implement with the client team
We work alongside your people so the solution is owned internally.
- 5
Monitor, evaluate, and improve
We build in measurement and iteration so results compound over time.
FAQ
Evaluation Research, common questions.
Who do you typically work with on this service?+
Leadership teams across public institutions, private enterprises, and non-profit organisations.
How long does a typical engagement take?+
Engagement length depends on scope and complexity. We propose a duration after the initial diagnostic conversation.
Do you work alongside our internal teams?+
Yes. We design every engagement to build internal ownership, not external dependency.
Can you deliver across multiple countries?+
Yes. We mobilise consultants from our offices across seven African countries.
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