Social Science Research

Data and evidence play an impactful role in shaping our mission to drive positive social change through innovative business solutions. We firmly believe that research, when leveraged effectively, can provide valuable insights into the complexities of human behavior, market dynamics, and the interplay between environmental and social factors. As such, we integrate data and evidence into our initiatives to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the communities and clients we serve. 

From understanding market trends and client behavior to addressing social inequalities and promoting inclusive market development, ACENSIA is guided by data and evidence in our quest to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable business environment. Our team members boast decades of experience in agricultural value chain and market research, and we are committed to leveraging these skills for the benefit of our farmers, clients, and partners.

 

Our Research Expertise

Survey Design: We specialize in designing surveys that are methodologically sound, culturally sensitive, and scientifically rigorous. Our team of experts collaborates closely with clients to define research objectives, identify key variables, develop survey instruments, and design survey questions that yield reliable and actionable data. We leverage a variety of digital platforms and software, including mobile data collection apps, web-based surveys, and computer-assisted interviewing tools, to administer surveys efficiently and effectively.

We assist clients in developing questionnaires that are clear, concise, and engaging for respondents. Our questionnaire development process involves tool development, pilot testing, cognitive interviewing, and iterative refinement to ensure that survey questions are understood correctly and produce valid responses.

Evaluation: ACENSIA has competencies and experience leading project evaluations across Ghana. Our experience includes impact evaluation, baseline, midterm, and end-of-project evaluation. Our approach combines quantitative and qualitative techniques to ensure complementarity. 

Our evaluation expert brings years of experience in academic and international development to our team, ensuring high-quality evaluation reports. We have decades of experience conducting focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and in-depth interviews to gather deep insight during evaluation.  ACENSIA is open to collaborating with individuals and institutions to implement data collection or evaluation.

Community Mobilization: We engage with communities to mobilize their participation and involvement in research. Through community entry, outreach activities, stakeholder consultations, community meetings, and awareness campaigns, we foster trust, build rapport, and encourage active community participation in research projects we participate in. Our client can expect a minimal nonresponse rate when ACENSIA is engaged in any research in the North East region.

Sampling Design and Implementation: ACENSIA has experience designing sampling strategies and leading the implementation of large national and regional research. We ensure that samples are representative of the target population and suitable for the research or project evaluation. We employ random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, and other techniques to obtain statistically valid samples that yield reliable results and insights.

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