Project design and inception

Our work often begins with scoping and designing programs. We believe systemic development must begin with a deep understanding of the local context. Before designing interventions, we can work with you to rigorously analyze which market opportunities exist, who can realistically pursue them and what support is needed to unlock them.

We conduct in-depth Market Systems Analyses, which serve as a critical foundation for developing effective interventions and achieving lasting impact.

At the core of every successful systemic development initiative is having the right team and structure in place to drive change. During program set-up we can help identify required skill sets, recruit and provide training. OU has previously embedded advisors within projects, provided mentorship to program leadership and delivered capacity building training to strengthen teams.

The range of services we can offer includes:

Programme scoping and design

Recruitment of high-performing teams

Technical training (including market systems development, results measurement & adaptive management, research techniques, women's economic empowerment)

Market systems analysis or value chain analysis