We have a proven track record of providing assistance in some of the most volatile environments and have a 100% record of ensuring both safety and results. Our success is predicated on providing the right tool for the right job and ensuring highly specialized socio-cultural knowledge for every region we work in. Our research has informed decision makers on a variety of topics, including:
- The ever-changing political environment
- The entrepreneurial landscape
- Market intelligence
- Route security
- General infrastructure
- Project performance
- Clan dynamics
- And more
Our main areas of expertise
- Monitoring and Evaluation: We develop and execute monitoring and evaluation systems, conduct mid-term and end-line evaluations, and carry out third-party monitoring on projects, including activity and output level verifications and document verifications.
- Media Monitoring: We identify emerging trends and prevailing narratives by monitoring and analyzing local media. We prepare in-depth local sentiment analysis on major stories.
- Market Monitoring: We monitor markets in the region.
- Conflict Analysis: We conduct conflict mapping, conflict profiles, identify major causes of conflict, and assess the actors involved in conflicts. We also make risk analysis and mitigation matrices.
- Food Security and Nutrition Assessments: Food security and nutrition assessments are one of our main areas of expertise. We conduct in-depth food security and nutrition assessments throughout Somalia. Our assessments provide valuable information on the food security and nutrition status of the population, as well as the underlying causes of food insecurity and malnutrition.
- Gender Analysis: We conduct gender assessments to understand the different roles, needs, and opportunities of men, boys, girls and women in the Horn of Africa region. Our gender assessments are designed to inform the development of policies, programs, and projects that are more inclusive and equitable.