Good decisions start with good evidence.
NUVAREVIA Research & Advisory helps governments, development partners, NGOs and businesses across Africa understand what is working, what is not, and what to do next.
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 is only useful when it changes something.
Every year, organisations pour time, money and hope into programmes meant to change lives. Too often, the evidence that should guide those choices arrives late, sits in a long report, or never reaches the people who need it.
We started NUVAREVIA to close that gap. We are an independent research, evaluation, data analytics and advisory firm based in Nairobi. We design careful studies, run honest evaluations, build tools that make data easy to read, and stay with you until the findings turn into action.
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.