Research & Consulting
Research, TPM, baselines, evaluations, policy papers, manuals, and facilitated inquiry.
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Information that moves decisions forward.
Datum helps donors, INGOs, governments, and investors turn complex realities into clear evidence, sound strategies, and stronger services.
2,400+Personnel managed for a nationwide emergency program
333Yemeni districts reached
425Project sites and mobile teams overseen
All YemenGovernorates within our operational network
01 — Who we are
Built for complex operating environments
Local knowledge.
Professional rigor.
Datum is a Yemen-based information provider specializing in development consultancy, research, and studies. Our multidisciplinary experts connect field realities with the decisions that shape programs, policies, and investments.
Meet Datum →What we do
Evidence-to-action services
Capacity Building
Practical capability in project management, M&E, planning, budgeting, and institutional systems.
Discover →Coaching & Advisory
Information systems, data management, business development, and tailored support for entrepreneurs.
Discover →Selected experience
Work that meets the moment
333districts
Nationwide Operations
Emergency cash transfer operations across Yemen
Personnel, site, and mobile-team management at exceptional scale.
TPM
Third-Party Monitoring
Independent visibility for complex programs
KAP
Research & Learning
Evidence for safer, more responsive programming
Trusted by organizations working for impact
UNDPUNICEFUN WomenCAREGIZWorld VisionSave the Children
Have a question to answer?
Let’s turn it into useful evidence.
About Datum
Local intelligence.
Lasting value.
We bring together professionals with deep expertise in research, monitoring and evaluation, project management, institutional development, marketing, and data.
01 — Our story
A reliable information partner for decision-makers in Yemen.
Datum is a local information provider specializing in development consultancy, research, and studies. We help donors, international NGOs, governments, and investors identify the information they need to build strategies and improve services.
Our team combines public- and private-sector experience with leadership, operational reach, and a network that enables work across all Yemen governorates.
Our mission
To be the most reliable professional information provider firm, recognized by our clients for excellence and world-class service.
How we work
Values that guide every assignment
Trust
We protect confidence through dependable work and transparent relationships.
Leadership
We take initiative and help partners navigate complex decisions.
Responsibility
We own the quality, ethics, and consequences of our work.
Continuous Learning
We adapt our methods and knowledge to changing realities.
Lawfulness
We work within sound legal and professional standards.
Openness & Respect
We listen carefully and value different perspectives.
Loyalty & Commitment
We stay focused on our partners’ objectives and the communities they serve.
Accuracy
We treat reliable data and careful analysis as non-negotiable.
Our Services
From questions
to confident action.
Integrated research, capacity, and advisory services designed for the realities of development and business in Yemen.
Evidence
Research & Consulting
Independent inquiry and practical analysis that clarify context, performance, and impact.
- Economic, market, and social research
- Contextual and situational analysis studies
- Third-party monitoring (TPM)
- Baseline, midline, and endline studies
- Impact and final evaluations
- Policy paper development
- Manuals and guidelines
- Workshop and focus group facilitation
Capability
Capacity Building
Practical training and institutional support that strengthen people, systems, and delivery.
- Project management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Research methodologies: design, data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Strategic and action planning
- Budgeting
- Institutional assessment
- Grievance redress mechanisms (GRM)
- Organizational and financial management
Growth
Coaching & Advisory
Focused support for organizations and entrepreneurs building better systems and viable plans.
- Information system establishment
- Data management
- Business development
- Advice for entrepreneurs
- Business plan coaching
- Strategic planning support
- Proposal and report writing
- External relations and resource mobilization
Need a tailored scope?
We shape the method around the decision.
Our Work
Experience across the program cycle.
Selected assignments spanning humanitarian response, peacebuilding, livelihoods, education, governance, and private-sector development.
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Baseline Studies
- Enhance Rural Resilience in Yemen to Support Resilient Livelihoods and Food Security
- Women’s Inclusion in the Peacebuilding Process
- Strengthening Yemeni Youth Leadership for Conflict Transformation
- KAP Survey on Mines and Explosive Remnants of War for Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
Mapping Studies
- Women-led CSOs Mapping
- Building the Resilience of Vulnerable Groups and Improving Equal Access to Education, WASH, and Income in Conflict Regions
- Multisectoral Emergency Assistance to Conflict-Affected Populations in Yemen
- End-to-End Process Mapping and Development of SOPs and Manuals
Context and Rapid Analysis
- Situational Analysis for Strengthening Community Capacity in Peacebuilding
- Rapid Education and Risk Analysis
- Context Analysis of Citizen Engagement to Guide Investment Planning
Final Evaluations
- Strategic Communication in Support of Peace in Yemen
- Peace Education in Yemeni Schools
- Strengthening Yemeni Youth Leadership for Conflict Transformation
- Increasing Yemeni Women’s Input into Peacebuilding
- Lifesaving Integrated Emergency Health and Nutrition Response in Vulnerable Areas
TPM Services
- Essential Health and Nutrition Assistance to Vulnerable and Conflict-Affected Populations in Yemen
- Enhancing the Role of Citizens and Religious Leaders in Yemen’s Political Transition
- Integrated Modalities to Promote Agriculture, Cash-for-Work, and Training: Eight-Month Multisectoral Program
Capacity Building
- Developing CSO Operational Manuals and Guidelines
- Online Platform Content Development
- Governance and Administration Training
- Strategic Planning Training
- Organizational Management Training
- Financial Management Training
- Project Cycle Management Training
- External Relations and Resource Mobilization Training
- Proposal and Report Writing
Impact Studies
- Enhance Rural Resilience in Yemen: Impact Assessment of Livelihood Micro-Businesses
- COVID-19 Impact on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Market Research Studies
- Assessment of the Mobile Money Value Chain in Yemen
- Factors Affecting Mobile Payment Adoption among Retailers in Yemen
- Customer Satisfaction
- Competitive Analysis of Banking Service Quality through Mystery Shopping
- Employee Satisfaction
Human Resources and Operations Management
- Emergency Cash Transfer Project (Phase I): Human Resources and Operations Management across 333 Yemeni Districts
Youth, Employment, and Entrepreneurship
- Assessment of Youth Perceptions, Aspirations, and Beliefs Regarding Employment and Entrepreneurship in Aden Governorate
Incubator Impact Assessment
- Impact Assessment of the Sandbox Incubator (Bidaya1)
Inclusive Market Assessment
- Market Assessment: Inclusive Sustainable Livelihoods and Integrated Health Services for Crisis-Affected Persons with Disabilities and Their Families in Yemen
Our Clients
Trusted by mission-driven organizations.
Datum has supported international, national, humanitarian, development, and private-sector partners with evidence and operational insight.
Selected partners
Relationships built on trust, accuracy, and delivery.
UNDPUnited Nations
UNICEFUnited Nations
UN WomenUnited Nations
CAREInternational NGO
Search for Common GroundPeacebuilding
International Medical CorpsHumanitarian
Global CommunitiesDevelopment
World VisionInternational NGO
Save the ChildrenInternational NGO
GIZInternational Cooperation
Première Urgence InternationaleHumanitarian
Inclusive Peace & Transition InitiativePeacebuilding
Partner with Datum
Whether you need independent evidence, nationwide field reach, or stronger institutional systems, we can shape a practical engagement around your objectives.
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Resources from our work.
Company materials, research outputs, and field perspectives that make Datum’s experience easier to explore.
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Datum Research & Consultancy Profile
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Datum office
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Address
Al-Watan Mall, Sheikh Othman Street
Aden, Republic of Yemen
Postal
P.O. Box 16981