Survey Firm

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

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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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