About us
Aqoon Research and Strategy Lab is a consulting firm dedicated to advancing evidence-driven development through high-quality research, evaluation, and advisory services. Our work bridges the gap between data, strategy, and impact—empowering organizations, governments, and development partners to make informed decisions that transform lives across Africa.
Rooted in the Somali word “Aqoon”, meaning “knowledge”, our philosophy reflects our unwavering belief that knowledge is the foundation for sustainable change. We partner with clients to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that enhance public health, nutrition, organizational learning, and development effectiveness.
At Aqoon, we combine local expertise with global standards—fusing contextual understanding with cutting-edge methodologies to deliver actionable insights and practical solutions.
To be Africa’s leading catalyst for evidence-based transformation — empowering institutions and communities through knowledge, innovation, and insight.
To deliver rigorous research, strategic evaluation, and tailored advisory services that strengthen public health systems, enhance nutrition outcomes, and promote organizational learning across Africa. We aim to bridge the gap between knowledge and action—helping our clients translate data into meaningful decisions that drive measurable and sustainable impact.
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in every aspect of our work. Trust is the foundation of all our partnerships.
We are uncompromising in our pursuit of methodological rigor, analytical depth, and quality assurance—ensuring that every insight we provide is reliable, credible, and actionable.
We believe that meaningful impact comes from collaboration. Aqoon works hand-in-hand with clients, communities, and partners to co-create solutions that are locally relevant and globally informed.
We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation—constantly evolving our methods, tools, and perspectives to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.
We are committed to promoting inclusive development, amplifying marginalized voices, and ensuring that all our work contributes to equitable outcomes for all populations.
We believe that knowledge is only powerful when applied. Aqoon is dedicated to transforming evidence into practical action that drives social and institutional change.
Aqoon Research and Strategy Lab brings together multidisciplinary experts with extensive experience in M&E, public health, nutrition, gender, livelihoods, peacebuilding, and humanitarian programming. Our consultants combine local contextual understanding with global standards, ensuring high-quality services tailored to client needs.
Aqoon provides comprehensive research and evaluation services that generate the evidence needed to inform policies, improve program design, and measure impact. Our team of multidisciplinary experts applies both quantitative and qualitative methodologies tailored to the African context.
Our areas of expertise include:
Our approach:
We integrate scientific rigor with contextual understanding
using participatory methods that ensure stakeholders are
engaged from inception to dissemination. Aqoon prioritizes
translating evidence into actionable insights that directly
inform policy and practice.
We help organizations move from ideas to impactful initiatives through robust project design and strategic development consulting.
Our expertise covers the full project lifecycle:
Aqoon’s consulting approach emphasizes evidence-based design, ensuring that every project we develop is grounded in real-world data, contextual relevance, and sustainability principles.
Aqoon empowers organizations to become learning institutions—where knowledge is effectively captured, shared, and applied to enhance performance and impact.
Our areas of expertise include:
We believe that organizations thrive when learning becomes a strategic asset—enabling them to adapt, innovate, and lead in a rapidly changing development landscape.
Aqoon’s approach is guided by five core principles:
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us using the details below.
Garowe and Mugadisho
+252 907 005 037
info@aqoonresearch.com