The Lab focuses on political economy analysis, stakeholder power mapping, discourse analysis and field-based evidence, synthesised for decisions. Our work supports institutions to understand not only what is happening, but why it is happening, who shapes outcomes, and how influence travels across systems.
We conduct perception, sentiment and media analysis to interpret how institutions, policies and programmes are experienced by different audiences. Through surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions and ethnography, we generate grounded evidence that reflects lived realities rather than assumptions.
The Lab exists to ensure that communication, advocacy, policy engagement and institutional strategy are anchored in research, context and power dynamics.
Our Lab work has supported political economy analysis studies, market and perception studies, stakeholder mapping exercises and strategic reviews across government, donor, development and civil society environments.
Research outputs from the Lab are translated into formats that decision makers can use — including briefs, frameworks, strategic options and advisory insights that inform communication, reputation, policy and programme choices.
The Lab does not produce research for reporting. It produces knowledge for action.
What the Lab Delivers
- Political Economy Analysis (PEA)
- Stakeholder mapping and incentive analysis
- Perception, sentiment and media analysis
- Surveys, KIIs, FGDs and ethnography