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WHY CHOOSE UWRA

Rigorous, actionable, impact-oriented

UWRA combines scientific excellence with deep contextual understanding to deliver research that drives real change.

Scientific Rigor

Our research is grounded in robust methodologies, implementation science frameworks, and ethical standards.

Actionable Insights

We translate findings into practical recommendations for policy, practice, and program improvement.

Contextual Expertise

Deep understanding of health systems, communities, and policy environments across Africa.

WHAT WE DO

Areas of research expertise

UWRA offers a full spectrum of research and evaluation services across the health sector.

Implementation Research

Studying what works, for whom, and under what conditions — generating evidence for scale-up and sustainability.

Program Evaluation

Rigorous evaluation of health programs and interventions to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.

Evidence Synthesis

Systematic reviews, evidence gap maps, and meta-analyses to inform policy and practice decisions.

Digital Health Research

Evaluating digital health tools, decision support systems, and health informatics solutions.

Health Systems Strengthening

Research on health system performance, governance, financing, and workforce development.

Policy & Governance

Research to inform health policy development, strategic planning, and governance reforms.

SERVICES

Types of commissioned research

We tailor our approach to meet the specific needs and priorities of our partners.

Baseline & Endline Studies

Comprehensive assessments to establish benchmarks and measure program impact over time.

Formative Research

Qualitative and mixed-methods research to understand context, needs, and barriers prior to intervention design.

Program Reviews & Assessments

Rapid assessments, performance reviews, and organizational capacity assessments.

Data Analysis & Analytics

Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate evidence and insights.

Policy Briefs & Reports

Translation of research findings into accessible policy briefs, reports, and knowledge products.

Capacity Strengthening

Training and mentorship in research methods, data use, and evidence translation.

HOW IT WORKS

The commissioning process

A collaborative, transparent, and structured approach to delivering high-quality research.

1

Initial Consultation

Understanding your research needs, priorities, and questions.

2

Proposal & Scoping

Developing a detailed research proposal with clear objectives, methods, and deliverables.

3

Implementation

Executing the research with rigorous methods, regular communication, and adaptive management.

4

Delivery & Translation

Providing actionable findings, clear recommendations, and support for evidence use.

GET STARTED

Ready to commission research?

Contact our research services team to discuss your research needs and how UWRA can support your evidence generation goals.

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