OUR SERVICES
Research
We deploy tailored quantitative and qualitative approaches to investigate specific contexts, trends, or sectors – with special reference to the post-conflict dimension, humanitarian assistance, and restoration of local livelihoods.
Monitoring and evaluation
We provide independent monitoring and evaluation services of implemented programmes. This includes needs assessments, base and end-line studies, beneficiary verification, third party monitoring, contribution analysis, as well as mid-term and final evaluations.
Risk and vulnerability studies
We elaborate risk assessment models which are underpinned by an accurate review of contextual threats. This allows for an understanding of the ways in which our Clients and their target populations may be affected.
Data collection
We rely on a range of sources of information collected on the ground, including checklists, secondary data reviews, direct observations, focus group discussions, semi-structured and structured interviews, key informant interviews, knowledge-attitude-practice (KAP) surveys, and opinion polls.
OUR REACH
Syria
- Our teams are active in all 14 governorates. Out of 277 sub-districts, thus far, we cover 175.
- Our local network counts 175 researchers, of which 45% are female.
- Depending on the sub-district and on participant consent, we can mobilise paper-based, digital, photo visual, and GPS-based research techniques.
Iraq
- Our team is active in the North of the Country, in the governorates of Dahuk, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk, and Nineveh.
- Our local network counts 6 researchers.
- Depending on the sub-district and on participant consent, we can mobilise paper-based, digital, photo visual, and GPS-based research techniques.
Lebanon
- Our team is active in the governorates of Mount Lebanon, Beirut, Bekaa, and the the North.
- Our local network counts 10 researchers, and we are currently working on increasing geographical access through training additional researchers.
- Depending on the sub-district and on participant consent, we can mobilise paper-based, digital, photo visual, and GPS-based research techniques.
Jordan
- Our team is active in the governorates of Irbid, Al Mafraq, Zarqa, Amman, Al Joun, Jarash, and Al Balqa.
- Our local network counts 6 researchers, and we are currently working on increasing geographical access through training additional researchers.
- Depending on the sub-district and on participant consent, we can mobilise paper-based, digital, photo visual, and GPS-based research techniques.
Libya
- We are active in the governorates of Tripoli, Marqab, Misrata, Benghazi, Al Marj, Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Ejdabia, Aljfara, Sabha, Ubari, Wadi Ashshati, Murzuq and Ghat.
- Our local network counts 29 researchers, of which 41% are female.
- Depending on the sub-district and on participant consent, we can mobilise paper-based, digital, photo visual, and GPS-based research techniques.
Yemen
The MECS country network is under development.
About Us
We are a hub of highly skilled experts dedicated to providing services and contributing to the quality and effectiveness of the humanitarian and development sectors.
As a research consultancy, we work for multiple agencies and organizations – from UN agencies, political actors, local and international NGOs, research institutions, and the private sector. Since the onset of the regional crises in 2011, our founding partners pinpointed a significant gap which led to the establishment of Middle East Consulting Solutions:
“due to the rapid changes occurring in the MENA region, there was an ever-increasing need for highly qualified research entities with an extensive knowledge and axes throughout the region, capable of carrying out high-caliber work that could provide decision-makers with more profound multilateral views.”
OUR TEAM
All experts involved in Middle East Consulting Solutions benefit from an extensive understanding of complex emergencies and security issues. Despite often working in challenging environments, MECS’ high standards of safety assessments, considerations, and planning policies have thus far resulted in almost no security incidents throughout all the ¬field activities undertaken.
OUR CLIENTS
Publications
The findings show that for the majority of the assessed internally displaced Syrians, voluntary return or local integration in safety and dignity is currently not possible.
Do you have any queries, questions, or comments?
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Our Headquarters
Incilipinar Mah. Prof. Muammer Aksoy Blv.
Sever Is Merkezi No:18 A
Sehitkamil, Gaziantep, Turkey