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Service Area 02

Research, Assessments & Evaluations

We conduct high-quality research, assessments, and evaluations using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches — with strong emphasis on methodological rigour, contextual relevance, and ethical practice, so that findings are credible and genuinely usable.

01 · Baselines & Endlines

Baseline & Endline Surveys

We establish benchmark values and measure change over the life of a programme — designing robust sampling, tools, and analysis to track progress against indicators.

02 · Evaluate

Programme Evaluations

Mid-term, final, and impact evaluations guided by the OECD-DAC criteria — relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability — with clear, decision-oriented findings.

03 · Assess

Needs & Sector Assessments

Rapid and in-depth needs assessments, situation analyses, and feasibility studies that inform programme design, targeting, and strategic decisions.

04 · Research

Applied & Operational Research

Mixed-methods studies and operational research that answer specific learning questions — combining quantitative measurement with qualitative depth to explain how and why change occurs.

Our methods & tools

Household & population surveysKey Informant Interviews (KIIs)Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)Mobile data collection (Kobo/ODK)Statistical analysis (SPSS, Excel)Anthropometry & ENAThematic & qualitative analysisData visualisation & dashboards

What we typically deliver

Inception report & evaluation matrix
Sampling design & data collection tools
Cleaned, quality-assured datasets
Draft & final reports with clear findings
Actionable, prioritised recommendations
Validation workshop & learning brief
Get in Touch

Planning a baseline, evaluation, or study?

Tell us about your programme and questions, and we’ll discuss the right design — from a focused assessment to a full mixed-methods evaluation.

+255 747 454 795
info@melabconsulting.com
7th Floor, Tanzanite Park, New Bagamoyo Rd, Dar es Salaam
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