Research and Consulting Services
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About Us
Navigating Urban Challenges
Consulting for Social Development and Public Policy
We are a boutique consulting firm that provides advisory support to organizations on social development and public policy matters. Our areas of expertise include programs within the informal economy and livelihoods sector. Our focus is on urban studies, specifically understanding urban informal employment in developing economies like India. We help our clients with research, capacity building, program implementation, and policy analysis.
Leveraging Unstructured Data with Ethnographic Insights
Research Advisory
We provide expert research advice on a broad range of topics and to a wide range of stakeholders.
Engaging with universities
We engage with universities to create and implement courses, workshops, and research projects on a wide range of themes.
Monitoring and Evaluation
We create standardised frameworks aligned to your vision to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in your evaluation processes.
Content Development
For the informal sector, we revise and improve courses in accordance with the latest industry needs.
Program Design
Capacity Building
Primary Data Collection
We conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection directly from the field through a skilled team of researchers. The data is then used to produce publications and develop actionable insights, providing clients with firsthand, evidence-based information.
Impact Reporting
Our impact reporting services help organisations demonstrate their achievements to funders, stakeholders, and the wider community. We create comprehensive reports that detail the tangible outcomes of projects, supported by qualitative and quantitative data.
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Research and Advisory
for Urban Communities
Empowering Communities through Community Development
At Urban Ethnographers, we understand the importance of community development in building strong and resilient cities. Our community development research and advisory services are designed to empower organizations and community members to understand the needs and aspirations of local communities and develop strategies to meet them.
Our expert team of ethnographers and researchers work closely with community partners to gather valuable insights and perspectives that inform practice, programs, community development, and policy. We believe that by working together, we can create vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities for all.
Informing Policy through Evidence-based Research and Advisory
At Urban Ethnographers, we understand the importance of evidence-based policy in creating fair and just cities. Our policy research and advisory services are designed to help governments, non-profits and other organizations to understand the impact of policies on urban communities and develop evidence-based policies that are effective and equitable.
Our expert team of ethnographers and researchers use a variety of research methods to gather valuable insights and perspectives that inform policy decisions. We believe that by working together, we can create policies that promote social, economic and environmental justice for all.
Improving Practice through Practice-based Research and Advisory
At Urban Ethnographers, we understand the importance of understanding the impact of programs, interventions and services on communities and developing best practices for delivering them. Our practice-based research and advisory services are designed to help organizations to understand the impact of their programs and develop best practices for delivering them.
Our expert team of ethnographers and researchers use a variety of research methods to gather valuable insights and perspectives that inform practice. We believe that by working together, we can create programs and services that are effective, responsive and inclusive for all.
Evaluating Programs through Program Research and Advisory
At Urban Ethnographers, we understand the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of programs and identifying opportunities for improvement. Our program research and advisory services are designed to help organizations to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Our expert team of ethnographers and researchers use a variety of research methods to gather valuable insights and perspectives that inform program design and delivery. We believe that by working together, we can create programs that are effective, responsive and inclusive for all.
Through Ethnographic Research
Organizations we have worked with
