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Departments
The Center's departments, with the duties and details of each.
Research and Studies Department
In-depth studies, policy papers and situation assessments.
Department duties
- Preparing and delivering the annual research plan
- Publishing studies, policy papers and situation assessments
- Internal academic review of every publication before release
- Tracking the impact of recommendations on public decisions
The department works across the eight topics the Center covers, drawing on field data gathered with the Polls and Surveys Department.
Polls and Surveys Department
National and local surveys with representative samples and published methodologies.
Department duties
- Designing samples and questionnaires
- Managing field teams across the provinces
- Data quality control and cleaning
- Publishing the methodology and margin of error with every poll
Respondent data is governed by the Center's research ethics policy, and results are published in aggregate with no identifying data.
Consulting Department
Evidence-based institutional advice for public and private bodies.
Department duties
- Strategic planning for institutions
- Programme and project evaluation
- Options papers for decision-makers
- Managing stakeholder dialogue
Every project starts with an initial meeting to define the question and scope, and ends with ready-to-use deliverables and a follow-up after three months.
Training Department
Short programmes in research methodology, policy analysis and capacity building.
Department duties
- Designing and delivering training programmes
- Accrediting trainers and monitoring training quality
- Issuing certificates of participation
- Measuring training impact after three months
Programmes run in person at the Center or online, plus tailored in-house programmes for institutions.
Communications and Media Department
Publishing the Center's work and events and liaising with the media.
Department duties
- Managing the website and the Center's accounts
- Media relations
- Organising events and conferences
- Preparing the annual report
Administration and Finance Department
Administration, finance and human resources.
Department duties
- Managing the budget and audited financial statements
- Staff and associate researcher affairs
- Procurement and contracts
- Compliance with registration and transparency requirements