What We Do
Research and Evaluations
Agresearch Lead has a proven track record in conducting Baseline, Midline, and Endline studies. The organization has worked extensively with a broad network of consultants and subject matter experts across diverse sectors including agricultural value chains, climate change and food security, nutrition and WASH, Maternal and Child Health, Child Labour/Forced Labour, Gender and Youth Inclusion among others. We digital data collection tools such as ODK, KoBo among others in data gathering.
We have successfully delivered assignments for leading organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), Rainforest Alliance, Abt Global, CARE International, Impact Initiatives among others. Our work spans multiple countries, including Ghana, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Mozambique, among others.
Additionally, Agresearch Lead has experience working with major donors and development partners, including USAID, IFAD, the European Union (EU), and various United Nations (UN) agencies.
Organizational Development
Agresearch Lead provides comprehensive Organizational Development (OD) support to institutions seeking to enhance their performance and sustainability. We conduct detailed Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCA) using a variety of diagnostic tools, including the Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (OCAT), the spiderweb method, and SWOT analysis, among others. These tools help identify strengths, gaps, and priority areas for development.
Based on assessment findings, we design and implement tailored capacity-building initiatives to strengthen internal systems, leadership, governance, and program delivery. Our approach ensures that interventions are context-specific, results-oriented, and aligned with each organization’s strategic goals.
To date, Agresearch Lead has supported over 15 organizations, including civil society organizations (CSOs), in improving institutional effectiveness, enhancing accountability, and promoting long-term organizational sustainability.
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Mainstreaming
At Agresearch Lead, we mainstream Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles into programs and policies to promote equitable outcomes for women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and other marginalized groups. Our work is grounded in participatory approaches and internationally recognized GESI protocols.
We conduct comprehensive assessments to identify barriers and opportunities for inclusive participation in development projects and agricultural value chains. Based on field evidence, we co-develop GESI Strategies and Action Plans in close collaboration with stakeholders, while also producing tailored knowledge products and building institutional capacity for effective GESI integration.
To date, Agresearch Lead has successfully implemented over 12 GESI mainstreaming assignments across Ghana, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. These engagements have focused on key agricultural value chains such as rice, maize, soybean, groundnut, tomato, poultry, banana, organic cocoa, and oil palm, supporting private sector actors, NGOs, and development partners to build more inclusive and resilient systems.
Market Research
Agresearch Lead possesses deep, field-tested expertise in Ghanaian market dynamics and consumer behavior. Our team has led data collection and analysis for several high-impact projects, including the USAID SHOPS Project, which focused on family planning products, malaria test kits, and zinc supplements.
We have also played a key role in market systems research, particularly in the bicycle sector in Ghana, where we served as both a data partner and the national convening partner for the USAID Bicycles for Growth Project. Additionally, we have collaborated with organizations such as Farm Radio International, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and others on market studies covering critical crop value chains—maize, soybean, rice, and groundnuts—across Ghana and neighboring countries.
Key outputs from these engagements have included comprehensive market research reports, bankable business plans, and scalable business models, all tailored to support inclusive, sustainable market development.
With this robust experience in gathering and interpreting market intelligence, Agresearch Lead is well-positioned to deliver evidence-based, context-specific, and scalable development strategies that respond effectively to both consumer needs and market opportunities.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Agresearch Lead collaborates with seasoned environmental consultants who hold advanced degrees (PhD and MSc) and are certified in Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). Our team has worked extensively with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across Ghana, applying SEA principles to support decentralized, environmentally sound, and climate-resilient planning processes. This has strengthened local capacity to integrate environmental sustainability and resilience into development planning at the sub-national level.
Agribusiness Advisory Services
Agresearch Lead supports agricultural innovation and enterprise development across the value chain by providing training, tools, and advisory services. We develop user-friendly training manuals, toolkits, and curricula tailored for agricultural education and extension, ensuring resources are practical and accessible. Our capacity-building programs target agripreneurs, cooperatives, and MSMEs, delivering customized training to enhance productivity, business management, and market access. Additionally, we offer business planning, mentorship, and strategic guidance to startups and small enterprises, helping them strengthen their operations and scale sustainably.
Project Management
We offer end-to-end project support, ensuring quality implementation, accountability, and impact. Our services include comprehensive project design and implementation, managing program lifecycles from inception through to scale-up. We also provide risk management, compliance oversight, and donor reporting to ensure adherence to donor requirements and global best practices.
Third-Party Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (TPMEL) Support
As a trusted independent actor, we provide accountability and learning support for donors and implementers. We conduct independent project monitoring and verification, offering unbiased assessments to verify performance and progress. Additionally, we facilitate learning and support evidence-based decision-making by capturing and sharing knowledge. We also design adaptive management and real-time feedback mechanisms that enable quick responses to contextual changes and implementation challenges.