Programme · Research & Policy

Evidence That Drives
Systemic Change

Our research division produces policy briefs, field intelligence, and advocacy tools that connect community realities to government decision-making and international development investment.

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Policy Briefs Published (2025)
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Government Audience
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Research Lens

Action Guided by Knowledge

At Grace & Grey, we believe that humanitarian action without evidence is charity without accountability. Our research division ensures that every programme we design is grounded in field data, that every investment we make can be justified with evidence, and that our voice in policy conversations is credible, rigorous, and trusted.

We are one of very few Nigerian NGOs to operate a dedicated policy research function — and this is a deliberate competitive advantage. It allows us to speak the language of government ministries, bilateral donors, UN agencies, and academic institutions. It makes us not just a service provider but a thought leader.

From the Field to Policy

Our research is grounded in primary field data collected through our nationwide network. We conduct surveys, key informant interviews, and participatory assessments in the communities we serve — then translate these findings into accessible policy briefs targeted at government decision-makers, donor agencies, and the media.

In 2025, we published three major policy briefs covering food security in conflict-affected zones, education reform in the Almajiri system, and human security in IDP resettlement — all topics of direct relevance to Nigeria's development agenda and international donor priorities.

2025 Publications

Policy Briefs & Research Papers

Policy Brief · 01 · 2025

The Impact of Insecurity on Food Security in North Central Nigeria

Examines how armed conflict and banditry in Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, and Kwara states are disrupting agricultural systems, supply chains, and household food security — with policy recommendations for government and humanitarian actors.

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Policy Brief · 02 · 2025

Adapting the Igbo Apprenticeship Model to Reform the Almajiri System

Proposes a culturally grounded model for reforming Northern Nigeria's Almajiri education system, drawing on the proven economic socialisation mechanisms of the Igbo apprenticeship tradition — with implications for millions of out-of-school boys.

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Policy Brief · 03 · 2025

Human Security and the Future of IDP Resettlement in Nigeria

Analyses the structural failures in Nigeria's IDP resettlement policy and proposes a human security framework that centres the rights, dignity, and agency of displaced persons — with specific recommendations for NEMA, state governments, and international protection actors.

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Research Partnerships

We welcome collaboration with universities, think tanks, UN agencies, and government research institutions. Our field presence across all 36 states provides unparalleled primary data access. We are open to joint research initiatives, commissioned studies, and data-sharing agreements.

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"We believe action must be guided by knowledge. Through field research, policy briefs, and data analysis, we help governments, partners, and communities make informed decisions that improve lives."
— Grace & Grey Research Division