ABOUT

We are a passionate group of thought leaders working for a just, prosperous, and inclusive world.

 

 
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We use research and evaluation to support our partners as they address the critical issues affecting global development.

Our research strengthens governance, increases opportunities for environmental resilience, identifies areas for constructive engagement between the public and private sector, encourages inclusion of diverse perspectives and actively centers the voices of women, youth, and marginalized communities.

 OUR CLIENTS AND PARTNERS

We work with a diverse group of clients & partners
across the globe.

 

MEET THE TEAM

Our Global Team is located around the world and able to access local and regional networks rapidly

 The Americas


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Suzanne Kelly

Founder & Managing Director

REGION SPECIALTY:
Mekong, China, West Africa

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Marc Cassidy

Senior Advisor and PEA Expert, Governance

REGION SPECIALTY:
East Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe

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Neil Popavich

Senior Legal Advisor

REGION SPECIALTY:
North & South America

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Chelsea Haley

Senior Associate, Data, Policy, and Research

REGION SPECIALTY:
East and West Africa, Southeast Asia

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Daniel Payares-Montoya

Solutions Lab Distinguished Fellow

REGION SPECIALTY:
Latin America and The Americas

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Africa


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Dr. Moda Dieng

Senior Advisor, Peace, Security, and Conflict

REGION SPECIALTY:
West Africa and the Sahel

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Sara Dackeen

Research Associate, Civil Society Democratic Transition & Social Movements

REGION SPECIALTY:
Sudan, UAE, Saudi Arabia

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MEET THE TEAM

Our Global Team is located around the world and able to access local and regional networks rapidly

THE AMERICAS


Suzanne Kelly

Founder & Managing Director

REGION SPECIALTY:
Mekong, China, West Africa


BIO

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Marc Cassidy

Senior Advisor and Media Lead, Media, Democracy, and Influence

REGION SPECIALTY:
East Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe

BIO

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Neil Popavich

Senior Legal Advisor

REGION SPECIALTY:
North & South America

BIO

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Chelsea Haley

Senior Associate, Data, Policy and Research

REGION SPECIALTY:
East & West Africa, Southeast Asia

BIO

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Daniel Payares-Montoya

Solutions Lab Distinguished Fellow

REGION SPECIALTY:
Latin America & The Americas

BIO

 

AFRICA


 

Dr. Moda Dieng

Senior Advisor, Peace, Security and Conflict

REGION SPECIALTY:
West Africa and the Sahel

BIO

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Sara Dackeen

Research Associate, Civil Society Democratic Transition and Social Movements

REGION SPECIALTY:
Sudan, UAE, Saudi Arabia


BIO

 
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Marija Marovic

Senior Advisor, Citizen Engagement, Social Movements, and Political Participation

REGION SPECIALTY:
East and West Africa, Southeast Asia

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Dr. Worachanok (Toong) Youttananukorn

Founder & Managing Director

REGION SPECIALTY:
Southeast Asia

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