Uwezo Tanzania

Uwezo Tanzania provides decision-ready research, evaluations, and learning services that help governments, donors, and implementers improve education, life skills, and social outcomes at scale.

At a glance

14+ years running large-scale assessments across Tanzania and Zanzibar
Countrywide field reach with 5,000+ vetted local enumerators, supervisors and community-led volunteers.
Network of 360+ CSOs nationwide.
Strong working links with government agencies such as Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), National Bureau of Statistics(NBS), Prime Minister Office – Regional Authority Local Government(PMO-RALG), Ministry of Education(MoEST), National Examination Council of Tanzania(NECTA), Tanzania Institute of Education(TIE), regions, and districts.
Fast setup, clear protocols, and decision-ready outputs

What we can do for your team

Assessments

Foundational learning (ICAN–ICAR, Uwezo, EGRA/EGMA
Life skills and values, Social Emotional Learning
KAP and service quality studies
Functional literacy, ECE/PPE
School WASH
Cross-cutting: equity, gender, disability, nutrition in schools

2.Impact evaluations

RCTs (parallel or stepped-wedge), A/B tests (controlled experiments)
Quasi-experimental: DiD, PSM, RDD, synthetic controls
Program performance evaluations

Monitoring & learning

Third-party M&E services
MEL frameworks, indicator reference sheets, learning agendas
Routine dashboards and quarterly reviews
CLA support; Data Quality Audits
Capacity building

4. Strategic Plans

Development and reviews

Cost and value

Costing, cost-effectiveness, and cost-benefit

Evidence use
- Policy briefs, sense-making workshops, board decks.

Methods and tools we use

Sampling & power: Probability Proportional to Size (PPS), stratified cluster designs, weights, variance estimation
Mobile data collection: Kobo/ODK/SurveyCTO, Survey123
Quantitative: R, Stata, SPSS, Python; multilevel models; cluster-robust errors
Qualitative: FGDs, KIIs, IDIs; contribution analysis; framework analysis; Outcome Mapping; Outcome Harvesting; Most Significant Change; community mapping

Quality and ethics

National research permits and district/ward permissions
Child safeguarding and referral pathways
Consent/assent in Kiswahili and English
Data security: de-identification, role-based access, secure servers
Live quality control: back-checks, audio audits, duration flags, geo-fencing

Deliverables you receive

Protocol, sampling memo, and pre-analysis plan (when needed)
Clean datasets, codebooks, and analysis scripts
Technical report, executive briefs, and slide deck

Service packages (pick what fits your needs)

A) Rapid A/B or Encouragement Trial

When you need quick signals to guide a decision
Short baseline/endline, two arms, exposure tracking

B) Quasi-Experimental (DiD/PSM/RDD)

When randomisation is not feasible
Matched or phased comparisons, robustness checks

C) Cluster RCT (Parallel or Stepped-Wedge)

When you want high internal validity
Cluster randomization, fidelity tracking

D) Monitoring & Learning Support

MEL framework tune-up, indicator sheets
Quarterly sense-making and dashboard refresh
Annual plan with clear learning questions

How we work with you

Scoping call (free, 30 minutes)
- Your question, your constraints, your timelines
Design note (3 pages)
- Design, sample, tools, timeline, and budget band
Project kickoff
- Roles, permits, training, field schedule, and QC plan

Recent examples (abridged)

National and regional foundational learning assessments (ICAN–ICAR, Uwezo Assessments) – National representative sample to all 26 regions
Life-skills and values studies with community delivery (ALiVE-style)
KAP studies and rapid decision trials with CSO partners

Why work with Uwezo Tanzania?

MEL, Research and Assessment Unit with full-fledged staff with over 30 years’ experience combined.
Local teams that know the ground
Clear field rules and fast feedback loops
Evidence translated into actions you can track

Ready to start?