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WE INNOVATE. EVALUATE AND TRANSFORM
Action Research & Consultancy Services Ltd (ARCS) is a regional consultancy firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, providing applied research, monitoring and evaluation, strategic advisory, and institutional development support across Eastern Africaа. Established in 2008, ARCS was founded to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice in development programming View More
WHAT WE DO
Our services
ARCS offers a range of consulting services that respond to the dynamic needs of development actors, public institutions, NGOs, and civil society organizations across Eastern Africa. Our work is grounded in participatory methodologies, rigorous analysis, and a commitment to evidence-based decision making.
ARCS conducts applied research to generate practical, evidence-based insights that inform programs, influence policy, and drive impactful development interventions across sectors.
ARCS delivers robust Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) services to track progress, assess impact, and foster adaptive, evidence-informed decision making
ARCS provides Strategic Advisory & Policy Support to help organizations shape effective policies, align strategies, and navigate complex development challenges with evidence-driven solutions.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Our industries
UN & International Agencies
We provide expert consulting support to UN bodies and international agencies in advancing sustainable development goals.
UN & International Agencies
We provide expert consulting support to UN bodies and international agencies in advancing sustainable development goals.
International NGOs & Development Organizations
We support international NGOs and development organizations with evidence-based research, strategic advisory, and program evaluation services.
UN & International Agencies
We support international NGOs and development organizations with evidence-based research, strategic advisory, and program evaluation services.
Government & Public Sector Institutions
We partner with government and public sector institutions to strengthen policy, planning, and service delivery through research and advisory support.
Government & Public Sector Institutions
We partner with government and public sector institutions to strengthen policy, planning, and service delivery through research and advisory support.
Academic & Research Institutions
We collaborate with academic and research institutions to advance applied research, capacity building, and knowledge generation.
Academic & Research Institutions
We collaborate with academic and research institutions to advance applied research, capacity building, and knowledge generation.
Civil Society & Advocacy Partners
We work with civil society and advocacy partners to enhance their impact through research, monitoring, and strategic engagement support.
Civil Society & Advocacy Partners
We work with civil society and advocacy partners to enhance their impact through research, monitoring, and strategic engagement support.
Healthcare
We support the healthcare sector with research, evaluations, and strategic insights to improve health outcomes and system performance.
Healthcare
We support the healthcare sector with research, evaluations, and strategic insights to improve health outcomes and system performance.
SMART SOLUTIONS BACKED BY RESEARCH
Your Innovation Partner in Research & Consulting
ARCS supports government institutions, development agencies, UN bodies, NGOs, and community-based organizations through participatory, evidence-based approaches that inform policy, strengthen systems, and drive social change. Whether conducting baseline surveys, policy reviews, conflict assessments, or organizational capacity audits, we apply a results-oriented and ethically grounded approach.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US
Clients testimonials
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ARCS delivered a comprehensive capacity development programme for our team that exceeded expectations. Their facilitation of peer learning and mentorship sessions was particularly impactful. We have since seen significant improvement in our internal systems and community engagement strategies.
ARCS combines professionalism with deep contextual understanding. Their team was instrumental in helping us design a strategic plan that is both realistic and ambitious.
Their research support on public policy development was both timely and evidence-based. ARCS is a reliable partner in shaping effective public programs.
Working with ARCS was seamless. Their depth of knowledge in monitoring and evaluation helped us fine-tune our project strategies and achieve measurable impact.
CLIENTS WE HAVE WORKED WITH
