Agora Consulting
Agora Consulting, a pioneering social enterprise headquartered in Ethiopia, is spearheaded by its founder, Tewelde Gebremariam, a seasoned researcher and strategic advisor boasting over a decade of experience. With a comprehensive focus spanning migration and displacement, climate change, policy and governance, gender, and entrepreneurship development, Agora leverages Tewelde’s extensive network of expertise to deliver high-quality services. Tewelde’s career highlights include collaborations with various international organizations such as the UN, multilateral agencies, NGOs, and universities, demonstrating a track record of impactful research, monitoring, and evaluation initiatives. Anchored by Tewelde’s academic background and practical insights gleaned from years of fieldwork, Agora Consulting is well-positioned to provide invaluable contributions to the socio-economic advancement efforts of governmental institutions, development partners, private sector entities, and civil society organizations alike.
our Services
Formative Research
Agora Consulting provides cornerstone formative research services, delving into socio-economic, cultural, and contextual factors shaping development initiatives. Through rigorous data collection and analysis, Agora helps clients understand target populations, pinpoint challenges, opportunities, and priorities. This process refines project objectives, strategies, and implementation to match local realities and stakeholder needs. Leveraging qualitative and quantitative methods like focus groups, interviews, surveys, and participatory techniques, Agora ensures a comprehensive grasp of issues. Insights from this research inform evidence-based decision-making, enabling responsive, impactful intervention design.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Agora Consulting specializes in comprehensive monitoring and evaluation services, evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of development interventions across sectors. Through quantitative and qualitative methodologies, Agora conducts rigorous data collection, analysis, and interpretation, providing actionable insights into project performance and outcomes. From baseline assessments to end-of-project evaluations, Agora employs a systematic approach to track progress, identify challenges, and recommend strategic adjustments for optimal implementation and results. Tailored monitoring and evaluation solutions empower clients to make informed decisions, enhance accountability, and improve the effectiveness of their development initiatives.
Third-Party Monitoring
Agora Consulting specializes in Third-Party Monitoring (TPM), offering impartial and rigorous assessments of project activities and outcomes. As an independent entity, Agora plays a crucial role in objectively evaluating the progress and impact of development initiatives, ensuring accountability and transparency. Using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, Agora conducts comprehensive data collection, analysis, and reporting, providing stakeholders with valuable insights into project performance and effectiveness. With a focus on conflict and post-conflict environments, Agora’s TPM services mitigate risks, identify challenges, and maximize intervention impact through evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management strategies.
Capacity Building Training
Agora Consulting’s Capacity Building Training services are meticulously designed to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to navigate complex development landscapes effectively. Through innovative methodologies and tailored curricula, Agora’s programs cater to diverse audiences, including governmental institutions, NGOs, private sector entities, and civil society organizations. Whether enhancing project management, refining research methodologies, promoting gender mainstreaming, or fostering entrepreneurship, Agora’s expert trainers employ participatory techniques for active engagement and practical learning outcomes. With a commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation, Agora’s initiatives serve as catalysts for sustainable capacity building and driving positive socio-economic change.
Agora Consulting
"Empowering communities through informed solutions, Agora Consulting stands as a beacon of progress in the realm of development."
Why Choose Agora Consulting
Expertise and Experience
With a founder and team boasting extensive experience and expertise across multiple sectors including migration, climate change, governance, and gender, Agora Consulting offers unparalleled insights and solutions to address complex development challenges effectively.
Local Contextualization
Agora Consulting combines international standards of quality research with deep-rooted local knowledge and access, ensuring that all solutions are tailored to the specific context and needs of the communities and organizations it serves.
Transparent and Accountable
As advocates for transparency and accountability, Agora Consulting prioritizes integrity in all its operations. Through impartial third-party monitoring and rigorous evaluation practices, clients can trust that Agora's services uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.
