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<onlyinclude>Data collection is often done through a local research or survey firm. Survey firms may be local or international, for-profit or non-profit. </onlyinclude>


== Read First ==
Identifying a high-quality and trustworthy survey firm is the most important step in [[Preparing for Data Collection]]. 

== Guidelines ==
=== Local Firm ===
* Pros: Typically have good network of enumerators, know local context and work in local language(s)
* Cons: Experience and capacity level varies. Lack of familiarity with Bank procurement can be an issue. 
=== International Firm (e.g. Gallup, Ipsos) ===
* Pros: Extensive survey experience. Well-versed in Bank procurement. 
* Cons: Less knowledge of context, management may not speak local language, may not have good relationship with local staff or enumerators
=== Research NGO (e.g. IPA, Invest in Knowledge Initiative) ===
* Pros: Not-for profit, typically more budget transparency and incentives more in line with those of research team. Relationship with research team more collaborative / partnership. 
* Cons: Often encounter issues with reporting on Bank deliverables.

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