Empirica International Research and Consultancy Institute

Empirica International Research and Consultancy Institute Empirica is a team of international consultants specialising in international development research.

Our expertise includes conducting social research as well as monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects using various research tools. Empirica is a research and consultancy company with expertise in social research and
programme/project evaluations. Our mission is to provide high-standard research and
evaluation services to development organisations, assisting them in making evidence-
based

decisions and implementing interventions that are relevant to the needs of local. We have provided research and evaluation services to a range of organisations, including
UN agencies, international NGOs, and civil society organisations across Central Asia, former
Soviet countries, and other Asian countries. Our expertise includes designing research
methodologies (quantitative and qualitative); managing research processes; developing
indicators; conducting advanced statistical analysis; performing comprehensive qualitative
analysis using NVivo; and effectively presenting and communicating research findings. Our particular area of strength lies in our technical skills in both qualitative and quantitative
data collection and analysis. We have extensive experience analysing statistical data using
MS Excel, SPSS, Stata, and R. We are also experienced users of qualitative data analysis
software such as NVivo. Key Projects & Clients:

UNICEF Kyrgyzstan (2025 – ongoing): Identifying barriers to child immunization among migrant families using participatory, multi-stage qualitative research. Impact Design (2025): Developed methodology for the first regional mapping of the Venture Capital ecosystem in the CAMCA region. UNDP (2024–2025): Multi-stage research on urban resilience across 6 cities in Kyrgyzstan (4,000+ respondents, foresight training, piloting Urban Hubs). AKF UK (2024–ongoing): Long-term Schools2030 research on teacher agency and educational reform. World Vision (2024): Baseline assessment in Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka (1,800+ surveys, 68 KIIs, 21 FGDs). IOM (2024–2025): Impact assessments of seasonal workers in the UK and student integration in Kyrgyzstan. Search for Common Ground (2024): Landscape & gaps analysis on technology-facilitated gender-based violence in Central & South Asia. Hedayah/EU (2024–2025): Study on repatriation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of women and children from conflict zones. UNDP Kyrgyzstan (2023): Study on creative industries and youth participation. Aga Khan Foundation & World Bank (2017–2023): Series of baseline, midline, and endline studies on youth employability, civic engagement, and education.

08/04/2026

This week we explore another key sociological perspective — practice theory, inspired by Pierre Bourdieu — which helps us understand why our everyday preferences are not as individual as they seem. From what we drink to where we go, our choices are shaped by habitus, social fields, and different forms of capital, reflecting deeper social structures and inequalities.

*This content draws inspiration from the teachings of our Senior Research Strategist at the American University of Central Asia, with due acknowledgement and credit.

01/04/2026

In this week’s video, Aibike, our Research Assistant at Empirica, shares how we use qualitative research to understand teachers’ experiences, challenges, and decision-making in the classroom, and why this kind of analysis is important for producing meaningful insights into education.

Today the team of Empirica had the opportunity to present the preliminary findings of the final evaluation of the projec...
18/03/2026

Today the team of Empirica had the opportunity to present the preliminary findings of the final evaluation of the project “Supporting civil society to deliver inclusive, locally-led peacebuilding initiatives in the Fergana Valley,” implemented by Saferworld in partnership with local NGOs (DIA in Kyrgyzstan and CPR in Uzbekistan).

This session in Tashkent brought together colleagues from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It was particularly valuable to create a space not only to share findings, but also to reflect together on what worked, what needs to change, and how to move forward.

We combined presentation with interactive elements, including a short reflection survey and group discussions focused on:

•prioritising recommendations for future programming

•revisiting key assumptions behind the Theory of Change

•identifying unexpected outcomes and lessons from the field

What stood out most was the depth of discussion and the openness of participants in critically engaging with the findings. These conversations are essential for ensuring that evaluation is not just a retrospective exercise, but a meaningful input into future programme design.

Grateful to all partners for their engagement, insights, and collaboration throughout both the evaluation and today’s session.

12/03/2026

This week we explore another sociological perspective - symbolic interactionism, which can frame our research questions and data collection methods. This perspective focuses on understanding how people create meaning through interaction.

*This content draws inspiration from the teachings of our Senior Research Strategist at the American University of Central Asia, with due acknowledgement and credit.

25/02/2026

This week, we explore important questions in research, such as: How is reality experienced? And is reality socially constructed? In today’s video, we examine these questions through two sociological perspectives — phenomenology (which focuses on everyday lived experience) and social constructionism (which examines how reality is socially constructed). We also look at how these perspectives shape our research design and data collection methods.

*This content draws inspiration from the teachings of our Senior Research Strategist at the American University of Central Asia, with due acknowledgement and credit.

We are finalizing the fieldwork for World Food Programme’s WASH-focused project across Kyrgyzstan. The fieldwork was con...
18/02/2026

We are finalizing the fieldwork for World Food Programme’s WASH-focused project across Kyrgyzstan. The fieldwork was conducted in schools and residential institutions, assessing the sanitary conditions and existing WASH infrastructure. It was a valuable experience gaining deeper insight into how these initiatives are implemented in practice. At Empirica, we appreciated the opportunity to better understand how water, sanitation, and hygiene activities are delivered in the educational settings.

Children with disabilities and their families often face barriers just to access basic support. Our UNICEF-supported res...
16/02/2026

Children with disabilities and their families often face barriers just to access basic support. Our UNICEF-supported research was presented to the Governor of Batken, highlighting both existing services and where improvements are urgently needed. We thank UNICEF Kyrgyzstan for the important work they are doing to support children and families across the country.

The goal is simple: use evidence to guide real change, so that support is available, inclusive, and truly reaches those who need it most.

11/02/2026

Structural functionalism teaches us to see society as a system of interconnected parts.

In research, this matters. Policies, institutions, and behaviours do not exist in isolation — they function within broader social structures.

At Empirica, a systems perspective helps ensure that analysis is grounded in context, evidence, and real social dynamics.

*This content draws inspiration from the teachings of our Senior Research Strategist at the American University of Central Asia, with due acknowledgement and credit.

09/02/2026

At Empirica, we present this video as part of our ongoing work on social theory and applied research. Drawing on Herbert Blumer’s critique, the video explores what can go wrong when social theory becomes detached from everyday social reality. When theory turns into “ideas about ideas,” it loses its ability to guide research and inform meaningful action.

*This content draws inspiration from the teachings of our Senior Research Strategist at the American University of Central Asia, with due acknowledgement and credit.

28/01/2026

At Empirica, we research Social Policy & Inclusion to better understand how policies shape access to services and social protection.
Our work examines how policy design and implementation affect inclusion in practice, identifying gaps and opportunities to strengthen equitable and responsive social systems.

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