Research & Policy Analysis for Fragile and Transitional States
Empirically grounded research, institutional evaluations, and policy briefs for governments, multilaterals, and NGOs.
Independent, peer-review-grade research and policy analysis. We accept commissions only where we believe an honest answer is possible — and we publish methodology alongside findings.
Discuss this engagementWhat this service is
Independent, peer-review-grade research and policy analysis. We accept commissions only where we believe an honest answer is possible — and we publish methodology alongside findings.
How we work with you
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Institutional and programme evaluations
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Policy analysis and options papers
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Primary field research across South Sudan and East Africa
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Peer-review-grade methodology and reporting
Outcomes
- →Findings the commissioning institution can defend publicly
- →Recommendations sequenced by feasibility, not just desirability
- →A methodology trail that holds up to external scrutiny
Deliverables
- →Research design and protocol
- →Primary data collection across agreed sites
- →Full report with methodology appendix
- →Short-form policy brief for non-specialist audiences
Frequently asked
Do you conduct primary field research?+
Yes — most of our research includes primary data collection across South Sudan and East Africa, using teams with local language capability.
Who owns the findings?+
The commissioning institution owns the report. We retain the right to publish methodology and anonymised aggregate findings after an embargo period, agreed up front.
Can you deliver rapid policy analysis?+
Yes. Alongside multi-month studies we deliver 4–6 week rapid policy briefs when a decision window is short.
Discuss a research & policy analysis engagement
Book a complimentary 30-minute call with Kerbino Deng, or send a short brief and we'll respond within one business day.