Our services.

Studies & Market Research

Decisions in economic development and philanthropy are only as strong as the evidence behind them. Yet too often, research becomes a static report — descriptive but not dynamic, informative but not actionable.

Our approach

We design lean, purpose-driven studies that generate evidence you can actually use. Each study is tailored: the right mix of local researchers and international specialists maps systems, explores incentives, and reveals hidden barriers. Methods may include value stream mapping, network analysis, labor market diagnostics, or ecosystem assessments - always chosen to fit the challenge, not the other way around.

  • Actionable, not academic. Findings come alive in formats that decision-makers can use immediately.

  • A systems lens. We go beyond surface level issues to analyze relationships and dynamics that drive real change.

  • Flexible teams. Our network model lets us bring in the right expertise quickly, without the overhead of a large consultancy.

Team Capacity Building

Workshops spark ideas, but real capacity comes from new habits. Teams need support to practice, adapt, and embed better ways of working to meet complex challenges.

Our approach

We work alongside teams over time, weaving learning processes into daily work. This may mean coaching MEL staff, redesigning grant and partnership mechanisms, or running facilitation boot camps. The aim is not dependence on us, but organizational resilience - teams that can continuously learn, adapt, and make better decisions long after our engagement ends.

  • Practice over theory. We focus on changing daily routines, not just producing manuals.

  • Tailored engagement. Support ranges from light-touch coaching to intensive embedded accompaniment.

  • Sustainable results. We co-create tools and processes that teams own and can use independently

Evaluations & Impact Measurement

Many initiatives invest significant time and resources without a clear picture of their broader impact and results. Independent evaluations provide clarity, credibility, and most importantly, insights that guide smarter decisions for the future.

Our approach

We design evaluations that balance rigor with practicality. Using mixed methods, we assess both direct outcomes and systemic change. Depending on context, we can serve as fully independent evaluators or as thought partners to strengthen internal capacity.

  • Constructive feedback. We offer honest, critical insights while remaining collaborative and solutions-focused.

  • Complexity-aware evaluation. We look beyond outputs to capture broader systemic effects and unintended consequences.

  • Adaptive focus. Evaluations are designed to feed directly into decision-making, not sit forgotten on a shelf..