About Zerihun
Associates
A specialist research and advisory firm delivering rigorous evidence and building local capacity for over 15 years.
To generate credible evidence and build local capacity that drives inclusive and sustainable development across Africa.
An Africa where development decisions are consistently informed by rigorous, locally-produced evidence.
Core Values
The principles guiding every decision, every project, every partnership.
Rigor
We uphold the highest standards of research quality and methodological integrity.
Integrity
We are transparent, honest, and independent in all our work.
Local Ownership
We prioritize building local expertise and transferring knowledge.
Impact
We focus on evidence that translates into real-world change.
Collaboration
We build partnerships that amplify our collective impact.
Innovation
We embrace new methods and technologies to improve our work.
Organizational Goals
Clear objectives that drive our long-term strategy and growth.
Position Zerihun Associates as a recognized leader in rigorous development research and evaluation by 2027.
Expand our research portfolio across emerging development sectors and new high-impact client partnerships.
Build a pipeline of 50+ locally trained researchers through our mentorship program.
Achieve ISO 9001 certification for research quality management by 2026.
Publish at least 10 peer-reviewed papers annually in international development journals.
Establish a digital data infrastructure to support real-time monitoring across all active projects.
Meet Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team brings decades of combined experience in development research, M&E, and policy advisory.