Uwezo Tanzania — Assessment, Evaluation & Research Services

Uwezo Tanzania delivers decision-ready research, evaluations, and learning services that help governments, donors, and implementers improve education, life skills, and social outcomes at scale.

At a glance

• 14+ years running large-scale assessments across Tanzania and Zanzibar
• Countrywide field reach with 5,000+ vetted local enumerators, supervisors, and community-led volunteers
• Network of 360+ CSOs nationwide
• Strong working links with government agencies including:
  • Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)
  • National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
  • Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG)
  • Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST)
  • National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
  • Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE)
  • Various regions and districts
• Fast setup, clear protocols, and decision-ready outputs

What we can do for your team

Assessments

• Foundational learning (ICAN–ICAR, Uwezo, EGRA/EGMA)
• Life skills and values, Social Emotional Learning
• KAP and service quality studies
• Functional literacy, Early Childhood Education/Pre-Primary Education (ECE/PPE)
• School WASH
• Cross-cutting themes: equity, gender, disability, nutrition in schools

Impact evaluations

• RCTs (parallel or stepped-wedge), A/B tests (controlled experiments)
• Quasi-experimental designs: Difference-in-Differences (DiD), Propensity Score Matching (PSM), Regression Discontinuity Design (RDD), synthetic controls
• Program performance evaluations

Monitoring & learning

• Third-party M&E services
• MEL frameworks, indicator reference sheets, learning agendas
• Routine dashboards and quarterly reviews
• Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) support
• Data Quality Audits
• Capacity building

Strategic plans

• Development and reviews

Cost and value

• Costing, cost-effectiveness, and cost-benefit analysis

Evidence use

• Policy briefs
• Sense-making workshops
• Board decks

Methods and tools we use

• Sampling & power: Probability Proportional to Size (PPS), stratified cluster designs, weights, variance estimation
• Mobile data collection: Kobo/ODK/SurveyCTO, Survey123
• Quantitative: R, Stata, SPSS, Python; multilevel models; cluster-robust errors
• Qualitative: Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), In-depth Interviews (IDIs); contribution analysis; framework analysis; Outcome Mapping; Outcome Harvesting; Most Significant Change; community mapping

Quality and ethics

• National research permits and district/ward permissions
• Child safeguarding and referral pathways
• Consent/assent in Kiswahili and English
• Data security: de-identification, role-based access, secure servers
• Live quality control: back-checks, audio audits, duration flags, geo-fencing

Deliverables you receive

• Protocol, sampling memo, and pre-analysis plan (when needed)
• Clean datasets, codebooks, and analysis scripts
• Technical report, executive briefs, and slide deck

Service packages (pick what fits your needs)

• A) Rapid A/B or Encouragement Trial Quick signals to guide decisions; short baseline/endline, two arms, exposure tracking
• B) Quasi-Experimental (DiD/PSM/RDD) When randomization is not feasible; matched or phased comparisons, robustness checks
• C) Cluster RCT (Parallel or Stepped-Wedge) High internal validity; cluster randomization, fidelity tracking
• D) Monitoring & Learning Support MEL framework tune-up, indicator sheets; quarterly sense-making and dashboard refresh; annual plan with clear learning questions

How we work with you

1. Scoping call (free, 30 minutes) Discuss your question, constraints, and timelines
2. Design note (3 pages) Covers design, sample, tools, timeline, and budget band
3. Project kickoff Roles, permits, training, field schedule, and quality control plan

Recent examples (abridged)

• National and regional foundational learning assessments (ICAN–ICAR, Uwezo Assessments) — nationally representative sample covering all 26 regions
• Life-skills and values studies with community delivery (ALiVE-style)
• KAP studies and rapid decision trials with CSO partners

Why work with Uwezo Tanzania?

• Dedicated MEL, Research and Assessment Unit with full-fledged staff and over 30 years of combined experience
• Local teams that truly know the ground
• Clear field rules and fast feedback loops
• Evidence translated into actions you can track

Ready to start?

Book a free 30-minute scoping call to discuss your question, constraints, and timelines.