CESAR delivers end-to-end consultancy services across the full research and evaluation spectrum, from conceptualisation and study design to data collection, analysis and strategic reporting.
Our work is grounded in methodological rigour, accuracy and an unwavering commitment to research integrity.
We draw on our multidisciplinary team expertise to ensure every assignment meets the highest scientific and ethical standards. Our consultancy services enable organisations to generate high-quality data, translate the data into strategic insight and convert insight into action.
Our consultancy services span multiple core areas in research, monitoring and evaluation and associated technical assignments.
CESAR is known for rigorous quality assurance before, during and after data collection. Our systems include careful tool design, fieldworker training, supervision, data checks, validation rules, monitoring reports and systematic review of outputs.
For large assignments, we can mobilise substantial implementation teams. In 2024, CESAR assembled and managed a field workforce of more than 100 trained fieldworkers for a major national research project, supported by robust supervision and quality control systems.
We provide expert guidance at the inception stage of research and evaluation for study design, protocol development, questionnaire design, and sampling strategy. Our focus is to ensure that research questions are aligned with feasible, scientifically robust methodologies that produce reliable, actionable evidence.
CESAR has extensive experience conducting research surveys across Africa—from small, targeted samples to large-scale national studies.
Our strengths include methodological rigour and a well-established, highly efficient fieldwork management system refined over many years of implementation. Our comprehensive quality assurance procedures implemented before, during, and after data collection set us apart. In a nutshell, we ensure that every survey is designed to answer the intended research questions accurately and credibly.
CESAR conducts commissioned qualitative studies to generate deep, contextual insights that numbers alone cannot provide. We design and implement high-quality qualitative research using methods such as in-depth interviews (IDIs), and general and participatory focus group discussions (FGDs). Our work is grounded in rigorous methodology, best ethical practice and strong field execution. Findings are thematically analysed and translated into clear, actionable evidence to inform policy, programmes, and decision-making.
Evaluations (whether process, outcome or impact evaluations) require careful attention to the causal inference. CESAR provides expert evaluation services using both experimental and quasi-experimental designs to assess the effectiveness of policies, programmes and interventions.
We apply methods such as randomised controlled trials (RCTs), stepped-wedge (pipeline) designs, regression discontinuity designs, propensity score matching (PSM), and reflexive comparison designs, among others. Our role includes identifying threats to cause–and–effect attribution, designing appropriate counterfactual groups and ensuring the internal validity and credibility of impact estimates.
Using programme logic models, contextual analysis and rigorous methodological standards, we help organisations generate reliable evidence to support decisions and investments.
CESAR supports its countries and organisations in developing and strengthening M&E systems for projects or programmes. This includes the development of theories of change and logical frameworks, M&E frameworks, routine data collection tools and standard operating procedures for data quality assurance. We also digitalise M&E systems using electronic data collection systems and interactive dashboards, enabling organisations to access up-to-date insights and monitor progress efficiently.
Many organisations generate large volumes of data but lack the internal capacity or time required for rigorous analysis. CESAR supports such clients by conducting rigorous statistical analyses that transform raw data into actionable insight for strategic decision-making. Our analyses adhere to internationally accepted statistical standards and are tailored to client needs.
In addition to end-to-end research and evaluation assignments, CESAR supports organisations with specific aspects of their research and evaluation projects.
CESAR designs robust, high-quality databases and data capture systems tailored to client needs, using platforms such as SQL, Microsoft Access, Epi Info, ODK, Ona, SurveyCTO, and KoBoToolbox. All databases are fully customised for accuracy and efficiency, incorporating validation rules.
CESAR provides meticulous, secure data capture services for research, programme and business organisations. Our data capturers are trained, supervised and monitored to ensure completeness and accuracy.
CESAR provides organisations with access to a highly skilled pool of technical professionals for short- and medium-term engagements. This service allows organisations to strengthen in-house capacity, deliver high-quality outputs and meet project deadlines with confidence.
Whether you are planning a survey, evaluation, M&E system, data analysis assignment or full research project, CESAR can help you design and deliver work that is credible, ethical and useful.
From national surveys and programme evaluations to data systems and strategic reviews, CESAR has supported organisations across Africa to answer important questions and make better decisions. Explore a selection of projects that demonstrate the breadth of our experience and expertise.
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