Research, Assessments & Evidence Generation
Evidence-based research and assessments using context-sensitive and ethically grounded methodologies to support informed decision-making.
Key Services
Needs assessments
Comprehensive humanitarian, development, and community needs assessments designed to identify priority needs, service gaps, vulnerabilities, and local capacities using participatory and evidence-based methodologies.
Market and vulnerability analysis
Analysis of market systems, livelihood conditions, socio-economic vulnerabilities, and household coping mechanisms to support programme targeting, cash-based interventions, resilience planning, and humanitarian response strategies.
Protection assessments
Protection-focused assessments examining risks, vulnerabilities, access to services, safeguarding concerns, displacement dynamics, and protection needs of women, children, IDPs, returnees, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations.
Gender analysis
Gender-sensitive analysis assessing gender roles, barriers, inequalities, participation, access to services, decision-making dynamics, and risks to support inclusive, gender-responsive, and protection-sensitive programming.
Policy and legal research
Contextual legal and policy research examining governance systems, regulatory frameworks, justice mechanisms, institutional policies, and humanitarian compliance to support evidence-based policy development and institutional strengthening.
Qualitative and quantitative studies
Mixed-methods research using household surveys, KIIs, FGDs, PRA approaches, case studies, and statistical analysis to generate reliable evidence, actionable insights, and data-driven recommendations.
Context and conflict analysis
Conflict-sensitive analysis of political, social, economic, security, and community dynamics to identify operational risks, conflict drivers, stakeholder relationships, and context-specific factors influencing programme implementation.
Other Services
Third-Party Monitoring (TPM), Evaluation & Verification
Independent monitoring, field verification, beneficiary validation, compliance monitoring, baseline/endline studies, and programme evaluations to strengthen accountability, transparency, and donor confidence.
Legal Advisory & Consultancy
Provision of legal advice, representation support, regulatory guidance, and liaison with relevant government and regulatory authorities
Legal Document Review & Drafting
Drafting, reviewing, and quality assurance of contracts, MoUs, policies, and legal frameworks in compliance with Afghan law and donor standards
Legal, Policy & Applied Research
Conducting legal and policy analysis to support governance reform, justice systems strengthening, and human rights programming
Compliance, Risk Management & Due Diligence
Strengthening compliance systems, safeguarding frameworks, and organizational accountability mechanisms.
Accountability & Community Engagement Systems
Inclusive, community-centered accountability systems ensuring participation and feedback from affected populations.
Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening
Tailored trainings, mentoring, governance strengthening, and institutional development support.
Audit & Accountability Support
Strengthening internal control systems, accountability frameworks, complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFM/CARM), and transparency structures
Climate & Emerging Issues Research
Research and analysis on climate change, displacement, fragility, and emerging humanitarian and development risks