Research and Advisory Services

Good intentions aren't a strategy. We help NGOs and development organizations back their work with evidence — so decisions, funding, and reporting all stand on solid ground.
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RESEARCH SERVICESDriving Impact Through Insight

Donor funding increasingly depends on being able to prove impact, not just describe intent. We support NGOs and development programmes with the research, monitoring, and reporting that turns "we believe this is working" into "here's the evidence that it is."
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Development Research

We generate the data and analysis that grounds your design in what’s actually true on the ground.

Needs Assessment

We assess context and stakeholders first, so interventions target real priorities, not assumed ones.

Monitoring & Evaluation

We build tracking that surfaces problems while there’s still time to adjust.

Impact Reporting

We turn your results into clear, credible reporting that stands up to donor and stakeholder scrutiny.

Development Research
Generating Actionable Insights

We support organisations with research that provides clear, reliable insights to guide programme design and decision-making — collecting and analysing data that reflects real context, challenges and opportunities.

Research Design

We design structured research frameworks that define clear objectives, methodology and data collection approaches — ensuring research is rigorous, relevant and aligned with programme goals.

Data Collection

We support the collection of qualitative and quantitative data through structured methods — ensuring information gathered is accurate, reliable and relevant to the research objectives.

Analysis and Reporting

We analyse research data and present findings in clear, structured reports — translating evidence into practical insights that inform programme design, decision-making and stakeholder communication.

Needs Assessment
Identifying Priority Needs

We help organisations understand the environments they operate in — assessing needs, stakeholders and contextual factors that influence programme design and ensuring interventions are relevant, effective and aligned with real-world priorities.

  • Context Analysis
  • Stakeholder Mapping
  • Gap Identification

We analyse the operating environment to understand challenges, opportunities and external factors that influence programme design and implementation — ensuring interventions are grounded in reality.

We identify and map key stakeholders — understanding their roles, interests and influence to ensure programmes are designed with the right people and organisations in mind.

We identify gaps in current provision, capacity or coverage — helping organisations understand where the greatest needs exist and where targeted interventions will have the most impact.

Monitoring & Evaluation
Tracking Programme Performance

We support monitoring and evaluation processes that help organisations track progress, measure outcomes and understand programme effectiveness — building clear frameworks, accessible data and structured accountability.

Monitoring Systems

We design and implement monitoring systems that give organisations clear, ongoing visibility over programme activities, outputs and progress against agreed indicators and targets.

Evaluation Frameworks

We develop evaluation frameworks that define how programme effectiveness will be assessed — ensuring evaluations are structured, evidence-based and aligned with stakeholder requirements.

Data Analysis & Learning

We analyse programme data and support learning processes that help organisations understand what is working, what needs adjustment and how to continuously improve delivery.

Impact Reporting
Communicating Measurable Impact

We help organisations communicate results clearly through structured reporting that demonstrates outcomes, progress and overall impact — supporting transparency, credibility and effective stakeholder communication.

  • Report Development
  • Donor Reporting
  • Impact Communication

We produce clear, structured reports that present findings, outcomes and lessons learned — giving stakeholders, partners and donors an accurate and compelling picture of programme impact.

We support the preparation of donor reports that meet funder requirements — presenting results, expenditure and progress clearly, accurately and in line with reporting frameworks.

We help organisations communicate their impact beyond formal reports — developing clear, accessible narratives that demonstrate value to stakeholders, communities and the wider public.

RESEARCH OUTCOMES

Stronger Evidence, Greater Impact

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Informed Decisions

Make programme and strategic decisions backed by reliable research, data and contextual evidence.

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Programme Effectiveness

Design and deliver interventions that are evidence-based, well-monitored and continuously improved.

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Clear Impact

Demonstrate results effectively to stakeholders, partners and funding organisations through structured reporting.

OUR APPROACH

How we work

Assess

We start by understanding your operations as they actually run today — the people, the processes, the gaps — before proposing anything.

Design

We build a plan shaped around what we actually found in your organization, not a template we run for everyone.

Mobilize

We bring in the right people and structure to begin delivery with minimal disruption to what's already working.

Operate

We run the agreed scope of work day-to-day, with clear reporting so you're informed without having to ask.

Improve

We keep reviewing what's working and adjust — operations should get better over time, not just get "fixed" once.
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Can this be structured to meet a specific donor's reporting requirements?

Yes — reporting frameworks are built around your funder’s actual requirements, not a generic template.

Do you work on evaluations mid-programme, or only at the end?

Both — mid-programme evaluation is often where the most useful course-corrections happen.

Can you work with data we've already collected?

Yes — we can build on existing data rather than starting data collection from zero.

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Explore the full range of managed services, outsourcing and advisory support available through MarcTina Consultancy.
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