We help organizations generate, analyze and use evidence to inform policy, programmes and strategic decisions.
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We offer research, data, evaluation and evidence services tailored to the needs of organizations working across business, development, and policy.
We design and conduct primary and secondary research to generate reliable evidence for policy, programmes and decision-making.
We support survey design, data management, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and interpretation to turn information into useful insights.
We support needs assessments, baseline and endline studies programme evaluations and learning processes to understand progress, outcomes and opportunities for improvement.
We translate research and evidence into clear reports, policy briefs, evidence summaries and other knowledge products for different audiences.
AREAS OF WORK
We apply research and evidence approaches across sectors, drawing on relevant expertise and collaborating with subject-matter specialists when projects require additional technical knowledge.
Public health, community health, health systems, infectious diseases and health policy.
Climate change, environmental health, sustainability and adaptation.
Agriculture, food systems, livelihoods and rural development.
Youth livelihoods, skills, employment, social inclusion and community development.
Education systems, learning, skills development and knowledge generation.
Policy research, institutional research and evidence for decision-making.
ABOUT MEA
MEA Research & Consulting is an independent research and consulting firm providing multidisciplinary research, evidence and analytical services to organizations across sectors.
We work at the intersection of research, data and decision-making, helping organizations understand complex challenges, generate meaningful evidence and translate findings into practical action.
Our approach combines rigorous research methods, analytical thinking and clear communication to produce evidence that can be understood, applied and used to inform better decisions.
RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
Selected academic and research work demonstrating experience in research design, evidence synthesis, and analytical approaches.
A case-control study exploring livestock-related exposures associated with laboratory-confirmed human brucellosis among pastoral communities in northern Kenya.
Evidence synthesis examining the distribution, risk factors and control strategies for fish-borne zoonotic parasitic infections.
Selected academic and research work focused on infectious diseases, epidemiology and public health research methods.
Looking for research support? We work with organizations to design research, generate evidence and translate findings into actionable insights.
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MEET THE FOUNDER
Esther Murunga is a public health and research professional with an interest in epidemiology, infectious diseases and evidence-informed decision-making.
Her work brings together research methods, evidence synthesis and public health perspectives to investigate complex health and development challenges.
Through MEA Research & Consulting, Esther aims to support organizations in generating rigorous, relevant and actionable evidence for programmes, policy and decision-making.
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Have a research question, programme evaluation, evidence gap or project you'd like to explore? Tell us a little about what you're working on and we'll get back to you.
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