Research & Consulting
Research, TPM, baselines, evaluations, policy papers, manuals, and facilitated inquiry.
Discover →Research Evidence Action
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.
01
Evidence
Research & Consulting
Independent inquiry and practical analysis that clarify context, performance, and impact.
- Economic, market, and social research
- Contextual and situational analysis
- Third-party monitoring (TPM)
- Baseline, midline, and endline studies
- Impact and final evaluations
- Policy paper development
- Manuals and guidelines
- Workshop and focus group facilitation
02
Capability
Capacity Building
Practical training and institutional support that strengthen people, systems, and delivery.
- Project management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Strategic and action planning
- Budgeting
- Institutional assessment
- Grievance redress mechanisms (GRM)
- Organizational and financial management
03
Growth
Coaching & Advisory
Focused support to help organizations and entrepreneurs build 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.
Filter by capability
Enhance Rural Resilience in Yemen
Evidence supporting resilient livelihoods and food security.
Women’s Inclusion in Peacebuilding
Research supporting meaningful participation in peacebuilding processes.
Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices research to inform safer messaging.
Women-led Civil Society Organizations
Mapping actors, capabilities, and opportunities for collaboration.
Citizen Engagement & Investment Planning
Analysis to guide more responsive investment planning.
Strategic Communication in Support of Peace
Assessment of program results and learning in Yemen.
Peace Education in Yemeni Schools
Evaluation of relevance, delivery, outcomes, and lessons.
Integrated Health & Nutrition Response
Review of lifesaving assistance in vulnerable areas.
Essential Health & Nutrition Assistance
Independent monitoring for vulnerable and conflict-affected populations.
Citizen and Religious Leader Engagement
Monitoring support for Yemen’s political transition programming.
CSO Systems & Leadership
Operational manuals, governance, administration, finance, and project-cycle training.
Mobile Money Value Chain
Assessment of the ecosystem and factors shaping retailer adoption.
COVID-19 and Yemeni MSMEs
Study of pandemic impacts on micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Nationwide Emergency Cash Transfer Operations
More than 2,400 personnel contracted and managed across 333 districts, with day-to-day oversight of 425 project sites and mobile teams.
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
International Center for Religion & DiplomacyPeacebuilding
Apex ConsultingConsulting
SoulDevelopment
Danish Demining GroupHumanitarian
Partner with Datum
Whether you need independent evidence, nationwide field reach, or stronger institutional systems, we can shape a practical engagement around your objectives.
Talk to our team →Media
Resources from our work.
Company materials, research outputs, and field perspectives that make Datum’s experience easier to explore.
Company ProfilePDF · EnglishFeatured resource
Datum Research & Consultancy Profile
Explore our mission, services, selected work, operational experience, and client portfolio.
Download profile ↓Research & Publications
Policy papers, studies, assessments, evaluations, and practical guidance developed through our assignments.
Field Stories
Perspectives from communities, partners, and practitioners across Yemen’s diverse operating contexts.
Visual Media
Event documentation, learning materials, and visual highlights from Datum-supported work.
Looking for a specific sample?
Additional materials may be shared subject to client confidentiality and assignment terms.
Request a work sample →News
What Datum is learning and doing.
A home for organizational updates, new assignments, research insights, and lessons from the field.
Newsroom
Updates are being prepared.
Datum’s news section is ready for verified announcements and current insights. No dates or claims have been invented from the company profile.
Company Updates
New assignments, partnerships, team developments, and organizational milestones.
Research Insights
Concise analysis of patterns emerging from research, monitoring, and evaluation work.
Field Notes
Practical observations on delivery, learning, and adaptation in complex environments.
Contact Us
Let’s clarify the next decision.
Tell us what you need to understand, evaluate, monitor, or strengthen. Our team will respond with the right next step.
Datum office
Connect with our team in Aden.
Address
Al-Watan Mall, Sheikh Othman Street, Aden, Republic of Yemen
Telephone
Postal
P.O. Box 16981