company background 

The Conflict Research and Evidence Lab (CREL) is a consultancy firm dedicated to promoting research and evaluations in fragile and conflict-affected states. Our portfolio includes baseline and evaluation studies, research reports, gender analyses, peace and conflict impact assessments, meta reviews, and feasibility studies. Guided by the conviction that evidence and empowerment are essential drivers of effective action, CREL places a distinct emphasis on evidence generation to bolster the participation, protection, and empowerment of women, as well as other groups particularly disenfranchised by conflict. We actively strive to amplify diversity of perspective and voices, both within our own research and evaluation endeavors and in the broader policy landscape of our clients.

Our approach

Leveraging collaborative partnerships with national and regional experts and consultancy firms, we provide robust data collection capabilities across a variety of contexts. Our extensive networks enable us to swiftly mobilize proficient teams in response to project requirements, ensuring agile project implementation across different regions. The vast majority of consultants engaged in CREL project are women. This intentional choice underscores our commitment to fostering gender equality and amplifying women's voices in peace and security processes.

Our team is well-versed in a broad range of evaluation methods and techniques, including (quasi-) experimental, theory-based, and realist evaluation methodologies. While we hold scientific methods in high regard, we understand the intricate nature of social interventions and the importance of considering complexity in evaluations. Thus, we adopt a method-agnostic stance, prioritizing methodologies that best suit the context and objectives of each evaluation.  By leveraging cutting-edge technology and open-source solutions such as Kobo and R for data collection and statistical computing, we offer reliable and cost-efficient solutions.