Research
Evidence that serves policy and people
Our research arm brings the three departments and the AI Initiative together under shared standards, so every finding we publish can be traced, checked and used.
From question to policy
How a study moves through the Foundation
Question
Issues raised by communities, partners and our own projects.
Design
A clear method, data plan and ethics review before fieldwork starts.
Data
Household, school, clinic and firm surveys, plus public and administrative data.
Analysis
Statistical and econometric methods suited to the question.
Review
Internal and external review before anything is published.
Dialogue
Briefs and roundtables with officials, partners and communities.
Publications
Our output series
Each publication carries a series code so it can be cited and found easily.
Four pages or fewer: one problem, the evidence, and practical recommendations.
Full research papers with methods and data, shared for comment before journal submission.
Short, timely analysis and opinion on news, budgets and new policies.
Project reports, evaluations and case studies.
New datasets and survey results, with code, for others to build on.
Research standards
- Informed consent and confidentiality for every participant
- Methods and limitations reported openly
- Data and code shared where privacy allows (open data policy)
- Funders have no say over findings
- Results returned to the communities that took part
Research impact and media
For every major study we track how the findings were used, by whom, and what changed, and publish these as short case studies. Media coverage of our work will be listed here.
Media enquiries: call or WhatsApp +237 654 207 551, or email [email protected].