Why choose SEI?

We follow a strict code of research best practice to ensure the high quality of our work, as well as sound management practices to allow for prompt delivery of outcomes and risk mitigation. Every aspect of our work reflects the organisation’s core values of integrity and objectivity.

• We provide comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations that reflect ground realities.
• We believe in producing objective knowledge through sound research processes, combining academic rigour with policy relevance.
• We are committed to constant learning and innovating our research tools to adapt to specific contexts and improve efficiency and data quality.
• Operating in FCAS, a full understanding of the conflict situation underpins our analysis and recommendations
• Our starting point is to understand the political context, which injects nuance in the analysis of issues.
• We are proficient and experienced in the use of participatory research tools, including training enumerators, researchers, and organisational staff in the effective application of the tools.
• Our attitude and work ethic are defined by our genuine engagement with the issues and a desire to contribute to humanitarian and development outcomes.
• We pride ourselves on our integrity, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• We mainstream gender in all our work and take an intersectional approach to ensure minorities and the most marginalised are afforded equitable attention.