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Ghana's Premier Research Firm

Delivering research with precision

Since 2014, we have combined rigorous methodology, field expertise, and data science discipline to produce decision-grade insights for institutions across Ghana and beyond — from KPMG to Cornell, Oxford to IWMI.

IRB-Certified Team Evidence-First Reporting 16 Regions Covered

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Driving high-impact research programs with field-ready operations and robust analytics.

  • Nationwide quantitative & qualitative studies
  • Policy evaluations with clear recommendation pathways
  • Real-time data quality monitoring from field to final report
  • CAPI applications via CSPro, KoBo & Survey Solutions

750k+

Records Digitised

56k+

Children Surveyed

800+

KIIs Conducted

150+

FGDs Facilitated

What We Do

Services tailored to meet your
research needs

From proposal development to final report — we are your end-to-end research partner.

  • Proposal Development

    We develop compelling proposals that win competitive projects, with expertise in SWOT analysis, cost assessment, and outcome-driven methodology for World Bank and USAID-funded evaluations.

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  • Survey Instrument Design

    Comprehensive survey design using SMART questions derived from existing literature. We deploy CAPI applications via CSPro, KoBo Toolbox, Survey Solutions, and Google Forms on Android tablets.

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  • Field Data Collection

    High-quality data gathering across agricultural, healthcare, political, financial, and educational sectors throughout all 16 regions of Ghana — both qualitative (IDIs, KIIs, FGDs) and quantitative.

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  • Data Management & Analysis

    Transform raw data into actionable insights. We develop econometric models, perform statistical testing using STATA, R, and SPSS, and deliver results that support cost-effective decision-making.

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Why Choose Us?

We bring solutions to make life easier for our clients

  • Real-time monitoring of field enumerators ensures the highest data quality. Daily synchronisation of data files to a centralised server allows us to identify anomalies, clarify questioning issues, and remove invalid responses — all while the survey is live in the field.

  • Our team of field data collection officers has been certified by the Institutional Review Board of Cornell University for Human Subjects Research — ensuring ethical, professional, and rigorous data collection across all projects.

  • We offer hands-on training in STATA, SPSS, and CSPro — from introductory to advanced levels. Whether you're a beginner or looking to maximise your skills, our customised training packages are designed to equip you with practical, career-ready competencies.

  • Our report writing team produces comprehensive, client-tailored reports. We work closely with clients to identify research goals, then develop structured outputs that present findings clearly and make recommendations actionable for funders, policymakers, and institutions.

Stress-free research

Our Solutions

We make your research journey a stress-free one

Don't compromise on quality. Partner with Ghana's most trusted research team.

  • Data Quality
  • Excellent Analysis
  • Timeliness
  • Defense Coaching
  • CAPI Development
  • Policy Evaluation

Trusted By

Institutions that trust our work

From Ghanaian government agencies to top-tier global universities and international development organisations.

  • KPMG
  • IWMI
  • Cornell University
  • University of Oxford
  • Duke University
  • Tufts University
  • Chr. Michelsen Institute
  • Institute of Development Studies
  • ISSER
  • Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
  • LECIAD
  • Centre for Migration Studies
  • CSPS
  • Gender Studies Centre

Partner Feedback

What our partners say about GABS

Hear from the monitoring & evaluation directors, research leads, and compliance officers we have proudly partnered with.

  • "The QA/QC rigor implemented by GABS during our 11 rounds of field tracking was exemplary. Daily data cleaning and logic validation checks ensured complete confidence in verified datasets under tight donor timelines."

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    Dr. Kwabena Boateng

    Senior M&E Consultant, KPMG Ghana Directorate / GEOP

  • "GABS executed baseline, midline, and endline surveys for thousands of households across 120 rural communities with absolute professionalism. Their community entry protocols and qualitative FGD facilitation were key to our study’s success."

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    Dr. Amara Touré

    Social Scientist, International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

  • "Surveying thousands of households across Ghana requires highly meticulous local compliance. GABS' team of Cornell IRB-certified enumerators handled human subjects research protocols with exceptional ethical sensitivity and accuracy."

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    Dr. Marie-Charlotte

    Lead Principal Investigator, UPenn / Cornell Collaboration

Training & Upskilling

Join our STATA & SPSS training and elevate your research career

Our expert-led courses cover introductory through advanced statistical analysis, CSPro data collection design, and econometric modelling — tailored to your pace and goals.

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