What we do

What we do

We conduct baseline studies to establish a clear and rigorous starting point for key development indicators. This process enables a thorough understanding of the initial conditions of communities, institutions, or beneficiaries, providing a solid foundation for planning and monitoring interventions. Each baseline study is designed using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, tailored to the local context to ensure relevance and usefulness for informed decision-making.
In addition, we carry out midterm evaluations and impact assessments to measure project progress and outcomes over time. Midterm evaluations allow for strategic adjustments during implementation, while impact evaluations identify changes that can be directly attributed to the intervention. These evaluations aim to enhance the effectiveness of development initiatives and generate actionable learning for future efforts.

We design and implement voting intention studies using robust methodologies that capture the electoral climate at different stages of the political process. These studies are key tools for identifying voter preferences, evaluating the positioning of parties and candidates, and detecting emerging trends. Our experience ensures reliable and representative results, adapted to each sociopolitical context.

We also develop electoral projections that combine statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and voter turnout scenarios. These projections support media outlets, political parties, civil society organizations, and international agencies in anticipating electoral outcomes and planning their strategic responses. Our approach combines technical rigor with deep understanding of the political environment to deliver high-value analytical insights.

We conduct public perception studies to understand how people evaluate, experience, and interpret public policies, government services, and development projects implemented in their communities. These studies gather direct insights from citizens, revealing levels of satisfaction, trust, expectations, and areas for improvement—critical elements for strengthening public governance.

The findings offer valuable evidence-based inputs for decision-making. By understanding public perceptions, governments and public institutions can refine their interventions, enhance institutional communication, and increase the legitimacy of their actions. We apply rigorous, context-sensitive methodologies to ensure representative and actionable results for the design and evaluation of public policies.

We conduct systematic stakeholder identification and segmentation processes at regional, national, and local levels. These include both social and institutional actors, and are informed by primary and secondary sources to meet the specific objectives of custom research projects. Both stakeholder mapping and information gathering for ad hoc studies are carried out through participatory and structured approaches. This is essential for designing effective intervention, communication, or advocacy strategies tailored to different contexts and stakeholders.

Our work spans a wide range of social issues—including gender, human rights, environment, rural development, child protection, and employment—and is aligned with the needs of international organizations, governments, and civil society. Using participatory tools, network analysis, and influence-level categorization, we facilitate strategic decision-making based on current, context-rich information.

Study: Socioeconomic Impacts of COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean

An analysis focusing on children, women, indigenous peoples, and migrants, with an emphasis on the SDGs, education, and inequality.

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CUBO Repository – Government of El Salvador

Explore reports and resources from the Urban Center for Wellbeing and Opportunities (CUBO).

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Study: What Do We Know About Parenting in Panama?

Findings from a study with parents, caregivers, and guardians of children and adolescents.

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