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Research & Evidence Generation
Rigorous quantitative and qualitative research designs — including randomised evaluations, surveys, and mixed-methods studies — tailored to inform policy and programme decisions.
Research · Policy · Impact
Research & policy consulting
for a changing Africa
We partner with governments, development organisations, and communities across East Africa to turn research into policy that works — and policy into measurable change.
About RespolWhere research meets
Where research meets
real-world change
Respol is a Nairobi-based research and policy consulting firm working at the intersection of evidence, strategy, and community development.
We believe that good policy begins with rigorous research — and that research without implementation is incomplete. Our interdisciplinary team brings together economists, social scientists, policy analysts, and community practitioners to deliver insights that governments, NGOs, and development partners can act on.
Founded with a commitment to both analytical excellence and local relevance, Respol bridges the gap between global best practice and the lived realities of East African communities.
What We Do
Services
We offer end-to-end research and advisory services — from evidence generation to policy design to impact evaluation.
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Policy Analysis & Advisory
Strategic policy analysis, regulatory reviews, and advisory services that translate complex evidence into clear, actionable recommendations for decision-makers.
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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Comprehensive MEL frameworks, impact evaluations, and learning systems that help organisations understand what works — and why.
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Strategy & Institutional Development
Organisational strategy, capacity assessments, and institutional strengthening for governments, NGOs, and development-sector partners.
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Data Systems & Analytics
Design and implementation of data collection systems, dashboards, and analytical tools that make evidence accessible and actionable at every level.
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Community-Centred Design
Participatory research and human-centred design approaches that ensure programmes and policies are rooted in the perspectives and needs of the communities they serve.
KnowledgeWorking Paper Policy Brief Evaluation Report
Latest Research
Selected publications and working papers from our team.
Devolution and Service Delivery: Evidence from Kenya's County Health Systems
An empirical analysis of how fiscal devolution has reshaped primary healthcare access and outcomes across 12 Kenyan counties since 2013.
Read Paper →Climate Adaptation Finance in the Arid & Semi-Arid Lands
Mapping the landscape of climate finance flows to ASAL counties and recommendations for more equitable allocation mechanisms.
Read Paper →Youth Employment Programmes: What Works in East Africa?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of youth employment interventions across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania with policy implications.
Read Paper →Our Reach
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Lives Informed by Our Research
Our ApproachEvidence that
Evidence that
serves people
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Listen & Understand
We begin every engagement by deeply understanding the context — the policy landscape, the community dynamics, and the questions that matter most.
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Design & Investigate
We design rigorous, context-appropriate methodologies and carry out fieldwork with the highest ethical and analytical standards.
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Analyse & Synthesise
Our analysis goes beyond data — we synthesise findings into clear narratives and actionable frameworks for decision-makers.
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Advise & Accompany
We don't just hand over reports. We work alongside partners to translate insights into strategy, policy, and lasting institutional change.
“Respol brought a level of analytical rigour and contextual understanding to our evaluation that was truly exceptional. Their work directly informed our county-level policy reforms.”
ContactLet's work
Let's work
together
Whether you need a research partner, a policy advisor, or an evaluation team — we'd love to hear from you.