Good decisions start with good evidence.
NUVAREVIA Research & Advisory helps public institutions, development organisations and purpose-driven businesses ask better questions, understand results and act with confidence—turning complex evidence from evaluations, data systems and policy analysis into practical direction.
Nairobi-based. East Africa-focused. Grounded in rigorous methods and practical application.
We test what we collect.
Sound, transparent methods, so you can rely on what you read.
We say what it means.
Numbers and stories turned into clear meaning: what is happening, why, and what it means for you.
We help you use it.
Findings put to work in better decisions, stronger programmes and real change on the ground.
Evidence you can explain. Findings you can use.
Sound decisions depend on more than collecting information. They require the right questions, a transparent method, careful interpretation and recommendations that fit the realities of implementation. We connect each step—research design, fieldwork, analysis, communication and learning—so evidence remains useful from start to finish.
Built around your decision
We begin by understanding what you need to decide, who will use the findings and what level of certainty the assignment requires.
Rigour without unnecessary complexity
We select proportionate qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods, then explain both what the evidence shows and what it cannot establish.
Grounded in people and context
We design inclusive engagement processes and consider the institutions, communities and systems that shape outcomes.
Outputs made for action
Alongside technical reporting, we can develop briefings, dashboards, workshops and prioritised action matrices that support follow-through.
A report is not the finish line.
We design deliverables for the people who must use them: programme managers tracking implementation, leadership teams allocating resources, policymakers weighing options and partners accountable for results.
Every recommendation should answer three questions: What needs to change? Who needs to act? What evidence will show progress?
Eight ways we help you turn evidence into impact.
Use one service on its own, or bring us in for the whole journey, from programme design to proving results.
Research and Assessments
Baselines, surveys, feasibility and needs studies grounded in context.
Read more →Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Frameworks, evaluations and systems that show results and drive learning.
Read more →Data Analytics and Digital Solutions
Dashboards, digital data collection and analysis that make data decision-ready.
Read more →Policy Research and Advisory
Analysis and advice that sharpen policies and strategies.
Read more →Programme Design and Proposals
Fundable, results-focused programmes and proposals.
Read more →Climate and Resilience
Risk, resilience and adaptation studies and monitoring.
Read more →Institutional Capacity
Training, coaching and systems that build lasting skills.
Read more →Knowledge and Reporting
Reports, briefs and learning products people actually read.
Read more →Careful methods. Clear answers. Real use.
Every assignment runs through the same six steps, from first conversation to real use. Every indicator we design comes with a reference sheet like the one shown here, so everyone measures the same thing.
A partner that tells you the truth and helps you act on it.
- One team, joined-up supportResearch, M&E, data and strategy under one roof, so nothing gets lost between consultants.
- African roots, global standardsWe know the context and follow internationally recognised methods, including the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria.
- Independent and honestWe tell you what the evidence says, including when it is uncomfortable.
- Built for actionEvery output comes with clear, practical recommendations you can use on Monday morning.
Development challenges rarely stay in one box.
Hunger is tied to climate, health to income, governance to everything. We work across connected sectors so we can see the full picture.
Have a question that needs a clear answer?
Designing a programme, evaluating one, or trying to make sense of your data? Tell us what you are working on. We reply within two working days.