OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE ON STRATEGIC PROGRAMS

Intelligence Collection and Analysis. Assessments, Monitoring and Evaluation. Humanitarian Assistance and Stability Operations. Security Assistance and Cooperation.

PROVIDING CAPACITY BUILDING IN CONFLICT REGIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE

IDS is leader in field-based research and evaluation projects. Known for the quality and current qualifications of our analysts and experts, IDS employees have typically recently returned from mid-and senior-level assignments in conflict zones, from the State Department to the United Nations to a NGOs.Our experts help US government agencies and personnel to better understand the complexities of 21st century conflict —across civilian and military agencies and from the sub-state to transnational environment.

Complex Missions

IDS offers international research and development services supporting complex missions such as humanitarian and disaster relief operations, security force assistance training, stability operations, and human domain research and expertise.

Providing capacity building in trouble spots across the globe, IDS is leader in field-based research and evaluation projects. Known for the quality and current qualifications of our analysts and experts, IDS employees have typically recently returned from mid- and senior-level assignments in conflict zones, from the State Department to the United Nations to a NGOs. Our experts help US government agencies and personnel to better understand the complexities of 21st century conflict — across civilian and military agencies and from the sub-state to transnational environment.

IDS has applied social science methods (quantitative and qualitative), systems and experts to achieve cultural understanding of the local population through public opinion research and analysis. Our research offices are led by a PhD level expats who oversees a team of local nationals with PhDs and M.A.s in quantitative and qualitative research methods and design, who assist in the management and implementation of the surveys. Survey teams are recruited and trained from across geographics and demographics which enables research collection in even the most non-permissive environments.

Our Approach

IDS conducts instrument testing in the field prior to launching survey operations. Survey teams conduct scalable survey operations, ranging in size from single-district surveys to national surveys. Research teams lead focus groups and conduct interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs). IDS analysts work with survey data to answer research questions and produce final reports. IDS has established a trained functional network of locally recruited SMEs to respond to requests for information.

In support of USAID’s Monitoring Support Project, IDS vets and hires qualified local national personnel who conduct monitoring and verification services and technical assistance.

COVID-19 Actions And Initiatives

Navigating the COVID-19 crisis is a global challenge. Government, industry, institutions, and individuals all have a role to play to save lives and allow us to reopen the economy safely.

IDS is contributing our capabilities in three ways:

  • Data research to better understand the effectiveness of policies and guidelines on behaviors like wearing masks, washing hands, and physical distancing.
  • Recruiting and training public health workers to do contact tracing, case work, education, and other key steps needed to mitigate the risk of transmission.
  • Identifying and integrating technologies that can support public health best practices and help agencies and companies reopen as safely as possible.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE

IDS’s long-term record of success with our customers is demonstrated in their CPARS ratings and comments. As a trusted defender of some of the world’s most critical facilities, we take pride in the solutions our teams provide.