Turning Research into Usable Insights for Real-World Decision-Making.
Focus Areas Include: Governance & Accountability, Public Sector Performance, Evidence-Based Policy, Institutional Reform, and Civic Technology
What We Do
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We analyze policy systems, governance structures, and public-sector performance to examine how institutional decisions shape economic opportunity, public services, affordability, and everyday life.
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We provide governance strategy, policy evaluation, institutional assessment, research, and systems-focused advisory support to organizations, institutions, and public-sector initiatives navigating complex governance and policy challenges.
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Research is at the core of Governance & Evidence Review. We believe evidence should remain connected to people and lived realities, and we conduct research and data-driven evaluations examining public programs, institutional effectiveness, governance systems, and policy implementation outcomes.
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We create and collaborate with like-minded institutions to support accessible spaces for governance dialogue, policy discussion, research dissemination, and public engagement around issues shaping public systems, institutions, and everyday life.
Featured Projects
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Can Data on Police Practices Improve Citizen–Police Relations with the Uganda Police Force?
Weak data management and limited transparency continue to undermine accountability within the Uganda Police Force. Procurement irregularities, poor statistical systems, and restricted access to institutional data fuel inefficiency and public mistrust. Strengthening data systems and openness is essential to improve decision-making, enhance performance, and restore confidence in policing institutions.
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Civic Technology and Health System Accountability: Evidence from Uganda
Civic technology is increasingly being used to strengthen transparency and accountability in public institutions. Using Uganda’s health sector as a case study, this analysis examines how digital tools can improve supply chain management, citizen feedback mechanisms, and health system governance.
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Youth Voice at Philadelphia City Hall
Braelyn Fabulous, a sophomore and GER’s Research & Communications Assistant (Youth Contributor), addressed Philadelphia City Hall, passionately advocating to halt proposed cuts to teacher funding and safeguard public school resources—highlighting how policy directly shapes educational access and opportunity for youth.
If you are seeking clear, evidence-based insight on policy, governance, or institutional performance, G&ER is available to support your work.