How We Work
Research & Evidence System
YADI undertakes research and evidence-based fact-finding to inform programmes, advocacy, and policy engagement across Nigeria.
Our research approach is context-specific, participatory, and action-oriented, translating field evidence into practical disaster risk reduction and public safety solutions.
Evidence that informs action
Collect
Gather quantitative, qualitative, and participatory data directly from communities and field actors.
Analyse
Interpret patterns, risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities across regional and national contexts.
Translate
Turn findings into reports, policy briefs, advocacy messages, and practical programme decisions.
Evidence Architecture
Research Approach & Structure
A decentralised evidence system connects national coordination with regional teams, field officers, and community-level data collection.
National Coordination Unit
Regional Research Teams
State Field Officers
Community Data Collection
Evidence Generation
National Coordination
Sets research agenda, standards, and methodology frameworks.
Regional Teams
Adapt research tools to regional and environmental contexts.
Field Officers
Collect data directly from communities and affected populations.
Community Level
Provides lived experience, indigenous knowledge, and ground truth data.
Mixed Methods
Data Collection Methods
YADI combines quantitative, qualitative, participatory, and rapid assessment techniques to generate reliable field-based evidence.
Surveys
Structured questionnaires used to collect quantitative data across communities.
Focus Group Discussions
Group discussions that capture community perceptions and lived experiences.
Key Informant Interviews
Targeted interviews with community leaders, technical actors, and stakeholders.
Direct Observation
Field-based observation of environmental, social, and safety conditions.
Rapid Assessments
Quick evaluations during emergencies or high-risk situations.
Indigenous Knowledge
Integration of local knowledge systems and traditional insights.
Field Engagement
Data Collection
Verification
Evidence Generation
Quality & Context
Reliable Evidence With Community Grounding
Combining scientific methods with indigenous knowledge ensures research outputs reflect both statistical accuracy and lived realities.
Evidence Products
Analysis, Outputs, and Policy Impact
Collected data is analysed at regional and national levels to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for intervention.
Raw Data
Analysis & Interpretation
Insights & Findings
Policy Recommendations
Programmatic Action
Research Reports
Comprehensive reports generated for stakeholders and partners.
Policy Briefs
Concise documents informing government and institutional decisions.
Case Studies
Documented real-world community experiences and interventions.
Stakeholder Dialogues
Engagement sessions connecting evidence with decision-makers.
Evidence to Action
Research That Drives Change
Research is only valuable when it drives action. Every insight generated feeds into disaster risk reduction policies, advocacy, and community interventions.
Partner With Research
Use evidence to strengthen disaster preparedness across Nigeria.
Join stakeholders using field-based insights to improve programmes, policy decisions, and community resilience outcomes.