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Research & Evaluation

NLT delivers applied research, program evaluation, and development impact assessment for international organizations, federal agencies, and academic institutions. The firm has conducted research in 16+ countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

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Capabilities

Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment

Experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation design, data collection, and impact assessment for development programs.

Urban Heat Island Research

Satellite-based urban heat island analysis and policy research. Saudi Arabia urban heat island study using Landsat and MODIS data.

Economic Analysis and Modeling

Macroeconomic and microeconomic modeling, household survey analysis, and development finance research.

Agricultural Research

Precision agriculture research and program evaluation. USDA NRCS/FAS and TOP (The Opportunity Project) participation through NLT PAGAF.

Geospatial Research

Applied geospatial research including land use change analysis, urban growth modeling, and conflict-affected area assessment.

Survey Design and Field Research

Household survey design, field enumerator training, data collection protocols, and statistical sampling for development research.

Past Performance

Saudi Arabia Urban Heat Island Study

Multi-city analysis of urban heat island effects using satellite thermal imagery. Policy recommendations for urban planning and climate adaptation.

Nepal Economic Development Research

Applied economic research and program evaluation for development programs in Nepal. Household survey data analysis and impact modeling.

3ie (International Initiative for Impact Evaluation)

Impact evaluation support for international development programs. Methodology design and analysis using experimental and quasi-experimental methods.

BOAD (West African Development Bank)

Development finance research and program analysis for West African Development Bank infrastructure and economic programs.

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Applied Research for Real-World Impact

NLT combines geospatial expertise, economic analysis, and field research methods to deliver evidence-based research for development and policy.

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