Policy and public sector research in Ghana
Studies that help government institutions design, implement and evaluate policies on the basis of accurate data.
Who this is for
Ministries and agencies
MDAs that need evidence for policy formulation, implementation and review.
Metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies
Local government bodies improving service delivery and accountability.
Think tanks and development partners
Organisations working on governance, transparency and public sector reform.
What you get
Research aligned with national development priorities and grounded in what is happening on the ground.
- A study design focused on the policy question
- Data collection from citizens, officials and service users
- Analysis of governance structures and regulatory frameworks
- Policy options with evidence for each
- A policy brief and full report
Research we conduct
Policy-oriented action research
Studies that inform policy formulation, implementation and evaluation with accurate data.
Public sector applied research
Research that improves service delivery and public administration processes.
Governance and policy development research
Analysis of governance structures, regulations and interventions to strengthen transparency and accountability.
How we work
The same four stages on every project, so you know what you will get and when.
Scope
We agree the decision the work must inform, the questions, the audience, the timeline and the budget.
Design
Sampling plan, instruments and analysis plan, tested and signed off before fieldwork or analysis starts.
Collect and analyse
Trained field teams, quality checks during collection, then rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Report and advise
A clear report, the cleaned data and a briefing with your team on what the findings mean.
Questions clients ask
Can you respond to public tenders?
Yes. We prepare technical and financial proposals in line with public procurement requirements.
Do you produce policy briefs?
Yes. Every policy study can include a short brief for decision-makers alongside the full report.
Can you work with our own data?
Yes. We analyse administrative and survey data held by your institution.
How do you protect our data?
Data is handled in line with Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), shared only with the project team and stored securely. We sign a non-disclosure agreement on request.