Advancing Evidence-Driven
Research & Policy

The Centre for Social and Behavioural Research and Training (CeSBeRT) is a professional research and training centre dedicated to advancing evidence-driven policy and practice in the social and behavioural sciences, including public health.

What We Do

Empowering Researchers to Produce Policy-Relevant Evidence & Achieve Lasting Research Impact.

At CeSBeRT, we believe that meaningful change starts with rigorous evidence and skilled researchers. Our consultancy and training services are designed to provide expert methodological support, practical capacity building, and actionable tools to help institutions and individuals unlock their full research potential.

Key areas we focus on

WHAT WE DO

Our Core Services

Tailored solutions meeting the highest methodological standards — from consultancy through capacity building and technical mastery.

Research Consultancy

Rigorous social and behavioural research across complex domains — from conceptualisation through analysis and policy translation. Specialising in public health, SRH, and MEAL.

Training & Capacity Building

Practical, skills-focused training empowering researchers to design, execute, and communicate high-quality research. Covering qualitative, quantitative, and scientific writing.

Data Management

Bridging research knowledge and technical proficiency. Hands-on mastery of NVIVO, SPSS, STATA, R, data visualisation, and short-term research fellowships.

MEALS Services

Designing M&E frameworks, running evaluations, and turning programme data into learning. Fit-for-purpose MEAL systems for NGOs, government agencies, and development partners.

10 +

Years of Combined Team Expertise

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Training Programmes Designed

80 +

Researchers Trained

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Research Domains Covered

Who We Serve

Who We Work With

We partner with organisations and individuals committed to advancing research quality and evidence-based decision-making

International Agencies

Partnering on large-scale research and evaluation projects across public health and social development.

NGOs

Supporting programme design, M&E frameworks, and research capacity for social and behavioural interventions.

Government Ministries

Providing evidence for policy formulation through rigorous social and public health research.

Higher Education

Building institutional research capacity through faculty development and methodology training.

Early-Career Researchers

Accelerating research careers through hands-on training, mentorship, and fellowship opportunities.

Graduate Students

Equipping Master’s and PhD candidates with analytical and writing skills for academic success.

Latest Insights

From the CeSBeRT Blog

Stay current with the latest thinking in social and behavioural research, methodology, and policy engagements.

Ready to Strengthen Your Research Capacity?

Whether you need a research partner, expert-led training, or technical skills development — CESBERT is here to help. Let’s discuss how we can support your goals.