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Delivering research, advisory and development solutions across diverse sectors and industries.

Sector Specific Thematic Areas

Concave Research & Consulting provides specialized expertise across diverse thematic areas, delivering evidence-based research, advisory, monitoring and development solutions.

A

Legal and Policy Advisory and Drafting

  • Outstanding legal and policy drafting
  • Analysis and documentation services of trade related services.
  • Provide regular advice to the government, independently owned companies and the public at large on drafting of legal documents.
B

Policy Drafting and Review on Data Protection

  • Privacy and cookie policies
  • General data protection policy
  • Informed consent forms
  • Retention policy and schedules
  • Various employee handbook policies
C

Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Agricultural Development

  • Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) planning and implementation
  • Agricultural demonstration plots
  • Biofortified crop promotion
  • Climate-resilient crop production
  • Sustainable land and water management
  • Climate change adaptation and resilience
  • Farmer training and extension services
  • Food security and nutrition
  • Agricultural value chain development
  • Agricultural research, innovation, and technology transfer
D

Third-Party Monitoring (TPM)

  • Independent project monitoring and field verification
  • Output and deliverable verification
  • Beneficiary verification and satisfaction assessments
  • Compliance monitoring with donor and contractual requirements
  • Data quality assessments (DQA) and validation
  • Site inspections and infrastructure verification
  • Distribution monitoring and post-distribution monitoring (PDM)
  • Remote monitoring using digital data collection tools and GIS
  • Risk identification, fraud detection, and accountability assessments
  • Monitoring of humanitarian, resilience, governance, health, education, WASH, food security, agriculture, and livelihoods programmes
  • Real-time reporting, dashboard development, and evidence-based recommendations
E

Compiling an Information Asset Register and Data Mapping

  • Identifying the personal data an organisation is responsible for either as a Data Controller or as a Data Processor
  • Where the data originates and where it is stored
  • Where and why the data is held and how it is used
  • The category, volume and “risk” level associated with the data
  • Who is responsible for managing it
F

Sustainability and Environmental Consulting

  • Sustainable business practices
  • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
  • Promoting sustainable business practices in trade facilitation.
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies
G

Technology and Innovations

  • Designing digital transformation strategies for trade processes.
  • Assessing the impact of emerging technologies on trade facilitation.
  • Applying innovation management and design thinking to modernize trade frameworks
  • Innovation management and design thinking
H

Strategic Planning and Development

  • Business model innovation Innovating business models for trade facilitation.
  • Long-term strategic planning for trade policy implementation.
  • Managing organizational change to support trade reforms.
I

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Conducting Baseline studies, Midline surveys, and Endline surveys.
  • Tracking progress and measuring the impact of trade facilitation initiatives.
  • Providing data-driven insights for adaptive management.
J

Financial Advisory and Risk Management

  • Financial forecasting and modelling trade projects.
  • Investment analysis and portfolio management.
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure project sustainability.
K

Research Consulting

  • Applying qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
  • Conducting data analysis and interpretation to inform trade policies.
  • Designing and implementing research studies to support evidence-based decision-making.
L

Capacity Building and Development

  • Providing leadership training for senior managers and department heads to oversee trade facilitation initiatives effectively.
  • Enhancing ability to manage complex trade processes and ensure alignment with international standards
  • Tailor training to enhance skills in customs management, trade compliance, digital trade, and risk management
  • Institutional/organizational capacity assessment and Capacity Development
  • Institutional strengthening initiatives
M

Feasibility Studies

  • Conducting environmental, economic, and technical feasibility studies.
  • Assessing Project visibility assessments and resilience.
  • Performing value chain analysis and anticipatory planning
N

Market Research and Analysis

  • Consumer behavior studies Studying consumer behavior and competitive landscapes.
  • Developing market entry strategies for Somali goods and services.
  • Providing insights to enhance export competitiveness.

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