In today’s dynamic development and peacebuilding landscape, creating lasting impact requires more than just effective programs; it demands robust evidence, strategically targeted advocacy, and clear, consistent communication. At Ultra Analytica Limited, we understand the critical interplay between these elements. We offer integrated research, advocacy support, and communication services designed to equip organizations with the insights and tools needed to inform decisions, influence policy, engage stakeholders, and amplify their impact.
Research, Advocacy & Communication
Driving Change Through Evidence and Engagement
In today’s dynamic development and peacebuilding landscape, creating lasting impact requires more than just effective programs; it demands robust evidence, strategically targeted advocacy, and clear, consistent communication. At Ultra Analytica Limited, we understand the critical interplay between these elements. We offer integrated research, advocacy support, and communication services designed to equip organizations with the insights and tools needed to inform decisions, influence policy, engage stakeholders, and amplify their impact.
Our Research Services: Generating Actionable Insights
Sound strategies are built on a foundation of credible evidence. Our research approach combines methodological rigor with a deep understanding of the local context in Kenya and the broader East African region. We partner with you to design and implement research that is not only academically sound but also yields practical, actionable insights relevant to your programming and policy goals. We adhere to the highest ethical standards throughout the research process.
Our research expertise includes:
- Baseline, Midline & Endline Studies: Measuring progress and evaluating impact against objectives.
- Needs Assessments: Identifying community priorities, service gaps, and vulnerabilities.
- Context Analysis & Political Economy Analysis: Understanding the operating environment, stakeholder dynamics, and power structures.
- Policy-Relevant Research: Generating evidence to inform policy development and reform.
- Formative Research: Informing program design and communication strategies.
- Monitoring & Evaluation Support: Designing M&E frameworks, developing data collection tools, conducting specialized evaluations (e.g., Outcome Harvesting, Contribution Analysis).
- Qualitative Methods: In-depth interviews, focus group discussions, case studies, ethnographic approaches.
- Quantitative Methods: Surveys, statistical analysis, data modeling.
- Mixed-Methods Research: Integrating qualitative and quantitative data for comprehensive understanding.
Empowering Your Advocacy: Evidence-Based Influence
Effective advocacy requires compelling evidence communicated clearly to the right audiences. Ultra Analytica supports your advocacy goals by bridging the gap between research findings and policy influence. We do not conduct direct lobbying, but rather empower your team with the credible materials and strategic insights needed to make a convincing case.
Our advocacy support services include:
- Evidence Synthesis: Translating complex research findings into accessible formats (policy briefs, fact sheets, infographics, evidence summaries).
- Key Message Development: Crafting clear, concise, data-driven messages tailored to specific advocacy targets.
- Stakeholder Analysis & Mapping: Identifying key influencers, decision-makers, and potential allies or opponents for targeted engagement.
- Advocacy Strategy Support: Providing evidence-based input into the development and refinement of your advocacy strategies and campaigns.
- Capacity Strengthening: Workshops on using evidence effectively in advocacy for your team or partners.
Strategic Communication: Connecting and Engaging
Clear communication is essential for sharing knowledge, engaging stakeholders, demonstrating impact, and fostering collaboration. We move beyond simply disseminating information to developing strategic communication approaches that resonate with your intended audiences.
Our communication services cover:
- Communication Strategy Development: Designing comprehensive internal and external communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Content Creation & Material Development: Producing high-quality reports, briefs, case studies, articles, web content, presentations, and visualisations (infographics, data dashboards).
- Audience Analysis & Message Tailoring: Ensuring communication products are appropriate and accessible for diverse audiences (communities, donors, policymakers, media, internal teams).
- Stakeholder Communication & Engagement Planning: Developing plans to effectively communicate with and engage key stakeholders throughout project cycles or organizational initiatives.
- Dissemination Planning: Strategizing the most effective channels and methods for sharing research findings and knowledge products.
Why Partner with Ultra Analytica?
- Contextual Expertise: Deep familiarity with the socio-political and cultural landscape of Kenya and East Africa.
- Methodological Rigor: Commitment to high-quality, credible research using appropriate mixed methods.
- Clear Communication: Ability to translate complex data and findings into clear, accessible, and actionable formats.
- Action-Oriented: Focus on delivering practical recommendations and usable products that support decision-making and programming.
- Ethical Approach: Upholding strict ethical principles in all research and communication activities.
- Integrated Services: Offering a seamless connection between research, advocacy support, and strategic communication.
Let Ultra Analytica Limited be your partner in generating powerful evidence and communicating it effectively to drive meaningful change. Contact us to discuss how our research, advocacy support, and communication services can meet your specific needs.