Service 02
Research & Policy
Evidence that improves decisions, programmes and public policy.
The proposition
SCF is a mission-driven business working to improve the effectiveness and impact of research. We use our knowledge and networks to improve research management and knowledge exchange.
From household surveys to policy studies and programme evaluations, we gather, analyse and document evidence that helps institutions understand where they stand and decide what to do next.
Scope and capabilities
- 01Monitoring and evaluation, including midterm project evaluations
- 02Household and perception surveys
- 03Feasibility studies
- 04Governance and policy research
- 05Needs assessments
- 06Tariff and sector studies
- 07Field data collection
- 2019
Monitoring and evaluation
- 2019
Research survey of households that need clean water in rural areas of the eastern regions
- 2019
Feasibility study for the non-formal education sector in all regions of Somaliland
- 2021
Status of decentralisation and its effect on good governance in Somaliland’s regions
- 2021
Midterm project evaluation
- 2021
Data collection survey on syllabus completion for secondary students in all schools of Somaliland
- 2022
Survey of taxpayers’ perceptions of the tax system in Somaliland
- 2022
Assessment of the Borama City water tariff study
Ministry of Water Resources Development
- 2023
Training in surveys, research, monitoring and evaluation
Ministry of Finance Development
- 2023
Needs assessment of digital-marketing training and support for health providers in Somaliland
- 2023
Feasibility study on developing risk database management systems for the Natural Disaster Risk Management Department
Hargeisa City Council
- 2024
Research assessment providing strategic advice, operational support and capacity building to strengthen the Central Bank’s ability to achieve its goals
Central Bank of Somaliland
Our process
How we deliver.
Every assignment moves through three clear phases, so clients know what is happening and what they will receive.
- 01
Listen and gather
Gathering information, discussions, reviews, brainstorming and meetings with the client.
- 02
Analyse and deliver
Analysing, designing, formulating, processing, decision-making, practising, training, implementing and publishing.
- 03
Report and hand over
Drafting, reporting, finalising, correcting and handing the work over to the client.
Talk to us about research.
Tell us what your organisation is working towards. A member of our team will respond to discuss how SCF can help.