Where we work

The principals of Evrima have managed research projects in 100+ countries.

Explore some of our work highlights below.

Project highlights 

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Research Partnership: Narrative Change Study around Disability and Climate Change in the Niger Delta (2023)

In 2023, Evrima supported NMAP-led team carrying out the year-long Ford Foundation-funded project in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The goal was to 1) explore current narratives on disability and climate change justice in the region, and 2) to map collaboration opportunities for the two advocacy movements.

The study was community-engaged at its heart and involved collaborating with over 80 persons with disabilities, disability activists, and representatives of climate justice civil society organizations from Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Rivers states to validate the findings and recommendations for the advocacy, government, and philanthropy stakeholders.

Evrima assisted the project team with developing research plan and instruments, as well as capacity building in applied research for local teams in the Niger Delta. We also supported fieldwork activities as well as the final analysis and reporting.

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Female audience analysis for VOA’s English-to-Africa Service in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria (2020)

Client: VOA

Countries: Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria

Services: Applied Research (mixed qualitative methods)

Project summary: Evrima Research designed, oversaw and conducted analysis for VOA’s English-language programming targeting women in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana. Together with VOA’s research team, Evrima developed an innovative research design including videometrics real-time assessment, mini interactive focus groups, a detailed home evaluation and media diary. We also used Vox Pop interviews in the final analysis to bring to life audience feedback and increase the show’s impact. Drawing on our expertise in the fieldwork countries’ media environment and close collaboration with our in-country fieldwork partners, Evrima delivered a multi-media presentation synthesizing research findings and providing actionable recommendations.

Key audience research across Southeast Asia (2018-2023)

Clients: Radio Free Asia, VOA

Countries: Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia

Services: Applied Research (in-depth interviews)

Project summary: Evrima has worked closely with USAGM entities in Southeast Asia to inform audience growth strategies in these challenging media and political markets. Evrima has carried out in-depth interviews with over 50 individuals in several countries including Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Indonesia. In 2024, Evrima will carry out work among Myanmar diaspora audiences in Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia; Laotian diaspora in Thailand; as well as Vietnamese and Cambodian audiences.

Study of potential audiences in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Colombia (2018-2023)

Client: VOA

Countries: El Salvador, Guatemala, and Colombia

Services: Applied Research (focus groups, panels)

Project summary: Evrima conducted several studies of news interests and trends in news gathering habits to inform Voice of America’s expansion and audience reach strategy in Central American markets. To this end Evrima carried out focus groups and panels with participants from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Colombia. 

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Conceptualizing and developing new indicators and data tools: VIBE (2019-2020)

Client: IREX

Countries: multiple; Jordan

Services: Knowledge Management ; MEL

Project summary: Evrima team members have been working closely with IREX to create the Vibrant Information Barometer (VIBE), an innovative new tool comprised of indicators that track how information is produced, spread, and consumed. VIBE offers a fresh way to measure and diagnose the challenges and opportunities of today’s complex information systems. VIBE is being funded in part by USAID for its work to monitor disinformation. Evrima piloted VIBE indicators in Jordan before the index was rolled out more widely.