Innovative research and impact solutions for healthier populations in the Pacific
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In the Pacific, we specialize in needs assessment, customized and complex research design and implementation of surveys under the agri-food system framework
We research and test nutrition specific and sensitive interventions using new design, new delivery platforms and new entry points.
We provide technical services through inhouse experts and researchers to develop; evaluations, impact studies, monitoring support, final assessments, cost benefit analysis, training packages and knowledge management solutions.
- Technical assistance on landscape reviews, situational analysis, design, costing and evaluation of high impact interventions
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Operational research: design and implementation of research projects, remote survey services
Remote survey services across Fiji and Tonga using Computerized Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI)
Face to face surveys in the Pacific using Computerized Assisted Person Interview (CAPI)
In the Pacific, we specialize in needs assessment, customized and complex research design and implementation of surveys under the agri-food system framework
What we Offer
We research and test nutrition specific and sensitive interventions using new design, new delivery platforms and new entry points.
We provide technical services through inhouse experts and researchers to develop; evaluations, impact studies, monitoring support, final assessments, cost benefit analysis, training packages and knowledge management solutions.
WE CAN OFFER:
- Technical assistance on landscape reviews, situational analysis, design, costing and evaluation of high impact interventions
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Operational research: design and implementation of research projects, remote survey services
Remote survey services across Fiji and Tonga using Computerized Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI)
Face to face surveys in the Pacific using Computerized Assisted Person Interview (CAPI)
Urban food system analysis
Nutrition at school
Nutrition in the workplace
OUR SOLUTIONS INCLUDE:
These are standardized packages including: city food system resilience analysis, nutrition assessment of factories or schools. We also provide customised solutions for a nutrition positive environment and evaluation of impact.
Dikoda future endeavour includes a nutrition certification process to guarantee that factory or school meet standards for a nutrition positive environment.
OUR OBJECTIVES:
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To provide scalable and sustainable solutions to reduce all forms of malnutrition
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To strengthen evidence in health and nutrition through independent research
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To design novel, low-cost and easy to use monitoring stools
WE ARE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
WE PROVIDE INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES TO WOMEN AND JUNIOR RESEARCHERS IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES (LMICS):
Majority of our current workforce is now formed by women and we give preferred opportunities to women
junior researchers in LMICS.
At this time, most of our work is focused on Asia and the Pacific
Current Projects
2022
Assistance to UNICEF to conduct a review of policies and programmes in prevention and management of all forms of malnutrition across all life stages in 14 Pacific Island Countries
2021
Technical assistance for food security evidence generation in Pacific for GeoPoll
2021-2022
Urban food security and nutrition research in Asia and the Pacific for FAO
2021
Adolescent obesity research and prevention in Pacific towns and cities
We are currently working in :
14 Pacific Island Countries
