Strategy · Innovation · Growth

Africa, understood.
Decisions, clearer.

We turn consumer and market understanding into evidence-based direction for brand and business success across Africa and beyond.

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Consumers · Markets · Strategy

Understanding consumers, markets and strategy begins with research. We combine market intelligence, competitive analysis and consumer evidence to help organisations find opportunity, reduce uncertainty and build sustainable advantage.

Independent research consultancyBuilt for African marketsInsight to action
Consumers
Markets
Strategy

Our core areas connect consumer understanding, market evidence and strategic direction.

What we do

Research built around
the decision you need to make.

From consumer and market research to feasibility and economic development, each service starts with the question you need answered.

Market & Social Research
01↗

Market & Social Research

Market intelligence and human insight that reveal what people need, how markets behave and where growth is emerging.

Economic Development
02↗

Economic Development

Evidence-led economic, urban, trade and investment research supporting viable development and strategic decisions.

Marketing Consultancy
03↗

Marketing Consultancy

Insights, analytics and strategic direction that improve visibility, targeting, positioning and marketing performance.

Brand Development
04↗

Brand Development

Research that strengthens brand recognition, loyalty, perception, penetration and relevance across consumer touchpoints.

Feasibility Studies
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Feasibility Studies

Commercial and market feasibility evidence that tests project viability before investment and launch decisions are made.

Product Evaluation
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Product Evaluation

Structured product testing and evaluation to understand acceptance, performance, improvement areas and market potential.

Market Intelligence

Stay ahead of the market, not just informed by it.

Build stronger brands by understanding the who, what, where, when, how and why of consumer behaviour. We connect category, competitor, product and customer intelligence to the decisions that matter.

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Field & Tab

Reliable data collection, wherever the research takes us.

Our fieldwork approach combines local teams, modern technology and quality controls to deliver nuanced, dependable data across African markets.

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CATIComputer Aided Telephone Interviews
CAWIComputer Aided Web Interviews
CAPIComputer Aided Personal Interviews
FGDsFocus Group Discussions
IDIsIn-depth Interviews
EthnoEthnography & immersive research
Field & Data CollectionField & Data Collection
Strategy, Innovation & Growth

From a research question to a growth decision.

Our team brings together experience across diverse African markets and turns evidence into clear direction for brands and organisations.

01Usage & Attitudes Surveys→
02Brand Guidance Studies→
03Brand Marketing→
04Pre-launch Concept Tests→
05Central Location Tests (CLTs)→
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Why R&I

Local depth. Regional reach.
Research you can act on.

A Global Network

A Global Network

We work closely with multinational companies across regional African markets, combining local understanding with the standards required by global clients.

Commitment to Innovation

Commitment to Innovation

We continuously evolve how we collect, analyse and communicate evidence across FMCG, financial services, telecommunications and other sectors.

Trusted Partnerships

Trusted Partnerships

We work directly with clients over the long term, focused on responsive collaboration, research quality and sustainable business solutions.

Across borders
32+

African markets.
One connected research partner.

Core reachSub-Saharan Africa
Extended capabilityMiddle East
ApproachLocal teams + central QA
DeliveryQuant · Qual · Fieldwork
Regional Research NetworkRegional Research Network
Our Clients

Trusted across sectors
and markets.

Brands, institutions and governments that trust R&I with their research.

Ecobank
Google
Focus
Crowie Projects
Coca-Cola
Cadbury
Standard Chartered
Ecobank
Google
Focus
Crowie Projects
Coca-Cola
Cadbury
Standard Chartered
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What decision are you trying to make?

Tell us what you need to understand. We’ll help shape the research approach, fieldwork and insight delivery around the decision.

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