Advisory services

Evidence you can act on

We help governments, development partners, NGOs and businesses answer practical questions about sustainability, agriculture, climate finance and inclusive development, with rigorous research and clear recommendations.

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What we can do for you

Each service starts from the problem you need solved and ends with a deliverable you can use.

Policy research and evidence reviews

Example assignment

Assess barriers to a sustainable agriculture programme

Deliverable

Evidence review and decision brief

Programme evaluation

Example assignment

Examine the delivery and results of a livelihoods intervention

Deliverable

Evaluation report and learning workshop

Stakeholder research

Example assignment

Investigate farmer participation in policy reform

Deliverable

Consultation report and recommendations

Climate finance analysis

Example assignment

Assess funding access, institutions and distribution

Deliverable

Diagnostic report and policy options

Training and facilitation

Example assignment

Help an organisation interpret research or evaluate policy

Deliverable

Tailored workshop and practical materials

Who we work with

Government ministries and agenciesDistrict assembliesDevelopment partnersNGOs and civil societyBusinesses and cooperativesUniversities and research institutes

How we work

  1. 01

    Scope. We agree the question, the decision it informs, the budget and the timeline.

  2. 02

    Design. We propose methods that fit the question, from desk reviews to fieldwork.

  3. 03

    Deliver. We gather and analyse the evidence, keeping you informed at agreed points.

  4. 04

    Apply. We present findings in a form your team can use, with a briefing or workshop where helpful.

Have a question you need answered?

Tell us about the problem, your timeline and your budget, and we will reply with how we can help.