A complete value chain, from data to project
From concept note to dashboard, one team and one chain. CRAD designs, measures, structures, equips and trains, across the entire knowledge cycle for development.
One thread, from scoping to handover
Scoping & design
Questions, indicators, sampling and methodology tailored to the context.
Collection & structuring
Reliable digital data, organised in durable databases.
Analysis & validation
Rigorous statistical processing, validated by stakeholders.
Findings & handover
Dashboards, recommendations and team training.
What we do, in detail
Research & applied studies
From the research question to the report that sets the standard.
What it includes
- Baseline and endline studies
- Applied and operational research
- Impact, process and policy evaluations
- Literature reviews and diagnostic studies
- Mixed methods, quantitative and qualitative
Typical deliverables
- Protocol and analysis plan
- Validated survey reports
- Synthesis notes for decision-makers
- Findings workshops
Ref.: evaluation of Niger's PDES (UNDP), WiLL-AGREE study (UNESCO-IIEP).
Digital data collection
Reliable, geolocated data, available in real time.
What it includes
- Design of electronic questionnaires
- Programming (ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare, Survey Solutions)
- Training and deployment of enumerators
- Quality control and field supervision
- Household, facility and key-population surveys
Typical deliverables
- Configured collection app
- Cleaned, documented data
- Collection-monitoring dashboard
- Variable dictionary
Ref.: data collection for the P@SRIS2 performance framework (ENABEL), 28 CAPI tablets.
Sector databases
Structure and sustain data to steer over time.
What it includes
- Data modelling and indicator dictionary
- Roll-out of relational databases
- Validation and quality rules
- Access governance and security
- Interoperability across sectors
Typical deliverables
- Operational database
- Administration manual
- Update procedures
- Training of administrators
Ref.: electronic monitoring and evaluation systems (CommCare, Power BI).
Monitoring, evaluation & training
Monitoring and evaluation systems that are useful, owned and durable.
What it includes
- Logframes and theories of change
- SMART indicator frameworks
- Monitoring systems and dashboards
- Midline and final evaluations
- Capacity building of teams
Typical deliverables
- Monitoring and evaluation manual
- Indicator dashboards
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Training modules and sessions
Ref.: monitoring and evaluation of the BeninCajù project (CRS/USDA), Impact Malaria (4 countries).
Designing research & development projects
From concept to fundable proposal.
What it includes
- Project identification and scoping
- Concept notes and project documents
- Logframes and budgets
- Partnership and consortium building
- Responses to calls for proposals
Typical deliverables
- Concept note
- Full project document
- Logframe and budget
- Submission package
Ref.: consortium structuring (CRAD-CIDD, evaluation of Niger's PDES).
Data & visualisation
Turning data into readable decisions.
What it includes
- Advanced statistical analysis (SPSS, Stata, R)
- Composite indices and scoring
- Interactive dashboards (Power BI)
- Mapping and geo-visualisation
- Results presentation and data storytelling
Typical deliverables
- Online dashboards
- Analytical reports
- Infographics and visualisations
- Documented indices and scores
Ref.: WOCEWA Gender Equality Index, regional dashboard.
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Let's talk about your need: we assemble the right team and method for your project.