What We Do
Services
Institute for Development (IfD) provides high quality qualitative and mixed methods research training and consultancy to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Government and Businesses in Sierra Leone.
We work with highly skilled local and expat associates who excel in research and have significant expertise in the areas of gender, public health, education, livelihoods, and governance.
We support decision-makers in Government, NGOs and Business to understand what works.
Qualitative and Mixed methods research
At IfD, we specialise in qualitative and mixed methods research to meet diverse objectives. From comprehensive needs assessments to formative and summative evaluations, as well as exploratory research and deep dives. Our approach provides invaluable information and insights for our clients.
Action research and supportive for adaptive programming
We have extensive experience in supporting our clients with action research and adaptive programming. Our approach goes beyond traditional mid or end-term evaluations, as we believe in enabling continuous learning and responsiveness throughout project delivery. We understand the dynamic nature of development work and are dedicated to helping our clients remain agile and adaptable to evolving needs. Whether it's designing and implementing action research initiatives or providing support and training in the methodology, we are here to support you in driving meaningful change.
Research administration support
We collaborate with global institutions operating in Sierra Leone, offering comprehensive research support. Our services encompass project and financial management, event coordination, and dissemination support. With our expertise, we ensure seamless research operations, enabling our clients to focus on their core objectives.
Technical Assistance:
At IfD, we offer specialised technical assistance services aimed at enhancing development outcomes. Our team of expert consultants brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to address complex challenges across various sectors. From the development of public health and education policies and strategies to the formulation of sexual and gender-based violence prevention and redress strategies, we are committed to supporting decision-makers in understanding what works best for sectors or communities they are intervening in.
Past Projects
Survey of 600 Sierra Leoneans on traditional health beliefs and practices including applical for ethical clearance – August 2020
Intellecap: 16 semi-structured interviews with enterprises on Socio-economic challenges in the Sierra Leone business environment. – June 2020.
Montrose: Quantitative data collection from 237 WASH sites – May 2020
Leonard Cheshire: Research understanding disabled women’s experiences of attitudinal barriers towards sexual and reproductive healthcare and their impact on family planning. – January to October 2020
Overseas Development Institute: Action Research with SLRC on Teenage Pregnancy in Sierra Leone. – April 2019 to May 2020
Itad: UNICEF Programming in Health Systems Strengthening – a formative evaluation. – June to November 2018
Child to Child: Support for development of WHO Case study. – May to September 2018
IRC: Formative Assessment: Incentivising private providers in Sierra Leone for malaria testing and effective treatment. – February to May 2018
Christian Aid: Research on Role of the Private Sector in Health System Strengthening in Sierra Leone. – January to September 2018
Save the Children: Baseline Assessment for Girls Education in Sierra Leone (Tobbells) Project: Kimi Legaa Ti Gaa. – January to September 2018
UNICEF: Qualitative study: Girls Access to Education (GATE). – April 2017 to April 2018
IRC: Evaluation of the ‘Back on Track’ Maternal and Child Health Project. – May to July 2017
GOAL: Final Evaluation of EU NSA project: “Strengthening Referral Pathways from the Street to School- supporting Non- State Actors to Protect and Empower Extremely Vulnerable Children and Youth.” – April to June 2017
Avenir Health: Data collection to inform Family Planning (FP) Goals. – January to February 2017
Christian Aid: Final Evaluation of End of Project Evaluation of “People Living Positively (PLP): South-to-South Learning to Scale-up Effective HIV Care and Support interventions in Nigeria. – August to September 2016
Child to Child: Final Evaluation of Increasing access, retention and performance in primary eduction. – July 2016 – April 2017.
Cordaid: Evaluation of the Consortium on Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Project. – August to November 2015
Welbodi Partnership: Final Evaluation of Improving Child Health for Urban Poor in Freetown. – April to June 2015
World Vision: Baseline Assessment of Makpele Project Area. – August 2014
UNICEF: Rapid assessment of the incentive scheme. – August 2014