Studies and assessments that build the evidence base for programme and policy decisions.
Research and assessment work answers questions that arise before a decision is taken: what the situation is, who is affected, what is already being done, and what options exist. CGS conducts studies for organisations that need an evidence base rather than confirmation of an existing plan.
Scope ranges from rapid needs assessments to multi-governorate studies combining survey data, interviews and review of secondary sources.
Method follows the question. A market assessment, an institutional assessment and a needs assessment call for different instruments, and the design stage settles which is appropriate before fieldwork begins.
Findings are reported with the evidence that supports them, including where that evidence is thin. Where a study cannot answer a question with the data available, that is stated.
December 2025 - March 2028
Supporting GIZ and the Ministry of Social Solidarity to improve state service delivery to care workers through evidence-based mapping, satisfaction assessments and participatory consultations.
December 2025 - TBD, subject to security approvals
A mixed-methods gender and market analysis in Siwa providing the evidence base for the planning and implementation of the KHADRA project across agriculture, tourism, artisanry and silversmithing.
September 2025 - October 2026
Institutional assessment and capacity strengthening for nine civil society organisations supported by the FEF-OSC Programme, using the NGO Performance Index to identify capacity gaps and compliance risks.
December 2025 - December 2026
A Do No Harm assessment of religious actors, institutions and faith-based networks in Egypt regarding sexual and reproductive health and rights, focusing on women, youth and persons with disabilities.
October 2025 - January 2026
Assessment of how aid reductions are affecting children's access to essential services in Egypt, with a focus on refugee populations and vulnerable host communities.
June 2025 - September 2025
A multi-phase Data Protection Impact Assessment ensuring GDPR and Egyptian regulatory compliance for a project serving vulnerable refugee and host community children in Aswan.
April 2025 - December 2025
A study of the financial behaviours, operational structures and market dynamics of informal enterprises, supporting Tasaheel in refining its microfinance offerings.
April 2025 - August 2025
Market analysis identifying growing economic sectors, demanded skills and regulatory barriers affecting refugee and migrant participation in the Aswan labour market.
March 2025 - August 2025
Comprehensive assessment of needs, vulnerabilities and service gaps across health, education, child protection, cash assistance and youth livelihoods for Egyptian and refugee communities.
December 2024 - February 2025
Capturing learning from Village Savings and Loan Associations, income-generating activities and value-chain integration, including how Farmer Field Business Schools improved yields and irrigation efficiency.
October 2024 - December 2024
Cataloguing youth-led organisations across three governorates, pinpointing civic-space constraints and examining pathways for formalising informal groups.
July 2024 - December 2024
Mapping how Ministry of Social Solidarity officials apply Kafala tools and delivering guidance now informing nationwide improvements in alternative care practice.
June 2024 - December 2024
Mapping service providers, publishing the data via an interactive GIS platform, and convening networking events linking young entrepreneurs with banks, MFIs and BDS providers.
April 2024 - August 2024
Combining market research with financial modelling to design four income-generating projects for women's centres, alongside a baseline analysing risks and setting indicator starting values.
December 2023 - March 2024
A four-governorate scan pairing policy review with qualitative fieldwork to judge the viability of income-generating opportunities and pinpoint high-potential sectors for young entrepreneurs.
September 2023
Needs assessment for the Development of Women's Hosting and Guidance Centers project, evaluating physical infrastructure requirements across two governorates.
September 2023 - October 2023
Market research and financial analysis assessing the viability of income-generating projects for women's hosting and guidance centres, proposing four tailored project ideas.
July 2023 - November 2023
Evaluation of ten vocational training centres examining infrastructure, administration quality, toolkit availability and trainee satisfaction, with recommendations to upgrade performance.
Assessment of charitable giving and fundraising potential across high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic institutions, zakat institutions, corporate CSR, public donations and digital platforms.