Alongside its six strategic pillars, i4D operates a distinct, revenue-generating Consultancy and Technical Services arm, complementing the Research and Policy Innovation Centre by delivering fee-based technical support to governments, development partners, academic institutions and the private sector.
Our Services
- Programme design and development
- Proposal development and resource mobilisation
- Grant management and programme support
- Baseline surveys and assessments
- Endline evaluations and impact assessments
- Strategic planning and organisational development
- Institutional assessments and capacity reviews
- Health systems assessments
- Climate vulnerability and resilience assessments
- Digital transformation and innovation services
- Policy reviews and development
- Capacity strengthening and training
- Knowledge management and learning systems
Sectoral Areas of Expertise
- Health and life sciences
- Agriculture and food systems
- Governance and development
- Climate change and environment
- Business and innovation
- Research and data systems
Our Consultancy Approach
Our approach rests on five commitments: evidence-driven solutions grounded in rigorous analysis; context-specific approaches tailored to each client's needs; partnership and collaboration that treats clients as co-owners of the work; capacity transfer that leaves lasting skills behind; and innovation, technology, quality and accountability in every engagement.
“We design and implement projects in close collaboration with the institutions we serve, so that capacity built through our support is retained long after an engagement ends.”
Who We Work With
Government ministries and public institutions, United Nations agencies, development banks and financial institutions, foundations, universities and research institutions, private-sector companies, and civil society organisations.