GK Consulting LLC is a female-owned and operated small business that specializes in social research and project management in international development around the world. The company has a strong commitment to effective, results-driven social research that is of the highest caliber, and which integrates the appropriate balance of the academic and the practical, depending on the client’s needs. The firm also prides itself in strict adherence to ethical research with human subjects, as prescribed by the American Sociological Foundation (ASA) in addition to specific country-level guidelines set by the client. Experts at GK Consulting have worked on contracts for corporations, governments, multilateral funding agencies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and independent researchers. With an impressive database of consultants, GK Consulting can guarantee well-organized teams and individuals with ample experience and drive, carefully selected for each individual project. Areas of expertise: • Social welfare / social protection • Education • Gender • Peace-building • Infrastructure / service delivery • Agriculture • Extractive Industries • Emergencies (natural disasters, conflict) Areas of service: • Research Design, Implementation and Analysis (Qualitative, Quantitative and mixed-methods) • Participatory research • Capacity building (NGO, government, business) • Social Impact Assessments (Baseline, Midline, Final; ESIAs, PEAs) • Development of social accountability mechanisms; social safeguards • Development of monitoring tools and strategies • Database Development and Management (for qualitative and quantitative data) • Project Management and Technical Assistance for multi-country evaluations • Training module development (videos, presentations, manuals) • Training and workshop facilitation (virtual or in-country) • Desk Reviews / Literature reviews • Proposal-writing