Research & Innovation
Questions that matter.
Evidence that can be used.
Avarynth approaches research as part of practice. We work with questions that arise from programs, systems, institutions, policies, and communities, and use appropriate methods to generate evidence that can inform decisions and action.
Research, evaluation, implementation, and learning are connected rather than treated as separate activities.
Our Approach
Research grounded
in the problem.
The starting point is the question that needs to be answered and the context in which the answer will be used.
Depending on the assignment, this may involve applied research, operational research, implementation research, qualitative inquiry, program evaluation, evidence synthesis, health economics, monitoring and evaluation, or combinations of these approaches.
Methods should follow the problem rather than the other way around.
Research Capabilities
Different questions require different forms of inquiry.
01
Applied Research
Research designed around practical questions arising from programs, institutions, policies, health systems, and communities.
02
Operational Research
Inquiry focused on how programs and services function in practice, including barriers, delivery conditions, implementation processes, and opportunities for improvement.
03
Implementation Research
Research examining how interventions, policies, programs, and practices are introduced, delivered, adapted, adopted, and sustained in real settings.
04
Program Evaluation
Evaluation of program design, implementation, performance, outcomes, and learning needs using approaches suited to the assignment.
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Qualitative Research
Qualitative inquiry used to understand experiences, behaviors, implementation conditions, institutional processes, stakeholder perspectives, and context.
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Monitoring & Evaluation
Development and use of monitoring, evaluation, measurement, and learning approaches to understand progress and support decision-making.
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Evidence Synthesis & Knowledge Translation
Bringing together existing evidence and translating it into forms that can support policy, program, implementation, or organizational decisions.
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Health Economics & Cost Effectiveness
Economic analysis and cost-effectiveness work where supported by the expertise represented within the team.
From Question to Use
Evidence has value when it can inform what happens next.
- 01
Frame
Define the question, decision need, context, stakeholders, and intended use.
- 02
Design
Select an appropriate research or evaluation approach.
- 03
Generate
Collect, analyze, and interpret evidence using methods suited to the question.
- 04
Make Sense
Connect the evidence to context, implementation realities, and the decisions being considered.
- 05
Apply
Translate what is learned into recommendations, program decisions, implementation changes, policy discussions, or further inquiry.
Areas of Inquiry
Research connected to real health and development questions.
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Health Systems
- Malaria
- Maternal & Child Health
- HIV
- Cancer Prevention
- Mental & Behavioral Health
- Health Policy
- Implementation Science
- Health Economics
- Community Health
- Digital Health
- Organizational Performance
- Professional Learning
Research in Practice
Inquiry connected to implementation.
Research questions often emerge during implementation, and implementation frequently changes what needs to be understood.
Avarynth's broader practice allows research and evaluation to connect with program delivery, organizational systems, technical work, digital approaches, and professional learning where an assignment requires it.
Experience Behind the Work
Research experience across disciplines and settings.
Members of Avarynth's team bring experience in research, evaluation, operational research, implementation science, qualitative inquiry, monitoring and evaluation, health economics, evidence synthesis, and related areas.
The exact expertise assembled depends on the research question and the requirements of the assignment.
Research With Avarynth
Have a question that needs evidence?
We work with organizations, programs, research teams, implementers, and other partners on defined research, evaluation, evidence, and learning assignments.