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Access before assumptions
Local researchers begin with the people, institutions, and incentives that shape each operating environment.
Research and advisory services
Research for complex operating environments.
Research, monitoring, and advisory built from trusted access across Somalia, Kenya, and the Horn of Africa.
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Our approach
Research grounded in local context.
Since 2009, Dansom has connected field access with independent analysis so programmes can respond to what is actually happening.
About DansomOur approach to research and evaluation.
Each assignment combines local access, independent verification, and analysis designed for practical decisions.
Access before assumptions
Verify
Independent verification
Field observations, interviews, and quantitative evidence are triangulated to test findings and resolve inconsistencies.
Advise
Findings built for decisions
Clear analysis and practical recommendations help partners adapt programmes, allocate resources, and act with confidence.
Services
Research, monitoring and advisory services.
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Advisory
Political Economy Analysis
Grounded analysis of power, incentives, economic conditions, security risks, and stakeholder networks.
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Monitoring and evaluation
Third Party Monitoring and Evaluation
Independent monitoring, verification, performance evaluation, programme review, and field-based evidence.
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Research
Formative Research and Policy Advisory Services
Baseline assessments, qualitative research, quantitative surveys, and specialist policy advice.
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Institutional development
Organizational Capacity Building and HR
Organisational development, capacity-building methods, job evaluation, recruitment, and HR management.
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Operations
Operational and Logistics Management
End-to-end operational, procurement, transport, facilities, security, and coordination support.
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Environmental safeguards
Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring
Environmental impact assessment, mitigation planning, compliance monitoring, inspection, and reporting.
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