Past Projects and Clients
Northwest Research, through its Principal Chris Heitzig and partners, has delivered research and evaluation services to organizations including the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank, FCDO, Stanford University, Dartmouth University, United Nations ESCWA, Global Center on Adaptation, MarketShare Associates, Oxfam, ActionAid, and Schools That Can. Below is a selection of our past work.
Infrastructure for Geopolitical Influence
This project supported the UK Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy by analyzing strategic infrastructure in developing countries.
Client: Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (via Artios Global)
Countries: Tanzania, Zambia
Dates: 2023–2024
Key Outputs: Classified case studies; policy and regulatory environment report
Northwest Research’s Role: Led analysis and mapping to identify a pipeline of investable projects and assess enabling infrastructure and governance bottlenecks.
Impact Evaluation of an Edutainment Program in Central Asia
This project evaluated a multimedia campaign aimed at improving financial inclusion and gender norms in Central Asia.
Client: International Finance Corporation (via MarketShare Associates)
Countries: Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan
Dates: 2022–2023
Key Outputs: World Bank Policy Research Working Paper; internal report
Northwest Research’s Role: Designed the evaluation and survey tools, led data collection and analysis, co-authored the report, and presented findings to stakeholders.
Urban Informality and Climate Adaptation
A thematic chapter on informal urban settlements and climate risk, part of GCA’s flagship 2022 adaptation report.
Client: Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)
Country: Ghana
Dates: 2021–2022
Key Outputs: Urban Informality chapter in the State and Trends in Adaptation 2022 Report
Northwest Research’s Role: Led the case study of Accra, conducted interviews and analysis, and contributed to recommendations for inclusive urban adaptation.
Impact Evaluation of Greyston Bakery Open Hiring Model
An evaluation of a pioneering employment model that removes barriers to work for marginalized groups.
Client: Generation Foundation (via MarketShare Associates)
Country: United States
Dates: 2019–2021
Key Outputs: Internal evaluation report
Northwest Research’s Role: Designed and implemented a quasi-experimental evaluation, managed data workflows, conducted analysis, and authored the report.
Impact Evaluation of the Londö Public Works Program in the Central African Republic
Assessed the impact of a public works program on welfare outcomes in fragile settings.
Client: The World Bank
Country: Central African Republic
Dates: 2019–2021
Key Outputs: Peer-reviewed journal article
Northwest Research’s Role: Cleaned and analyzed raw survey data and co-authored the published research output.
Impact Evaluation of Supporting Women's Livelihoods Graduation Program in Zambia
Evaluated a large-scale government-led program supporting rural women in extreme poverty.
Client: The World Bank
Country: Zambia
Dates: 2018–2020
Key Outputs: Baseline and midline reports; NBER working paper
Northwest Research’s Role: Supported survey and evaluation design, field management, and data analysis. Spent months in-country coordinating M&E systems.
Western Balkans and Croatia Urbanization and Territorial Review
A regional study on urban growth, economic geography, and inclusive development in the Western Balkans and Croatia.
Client: The World Bank
Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia
Dates: 2018–2019
Key Outputs: Regional territorial review report
Northwest Research’s Role: Co-authored the urbanization chapter, conducted regional analysis, supported policy framing, and presented findings to stakeholders.
Tracking SDG 7: Energy Progress Report
A regional monitoring effort focused on energy access, efficiency, and renewables in the Arab States.
Client: UN ESCWA and Islamic Development Bank
Countries: 19 Arab countries including Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Sudan, and the GCC states
Dates: 2019
Key Outputs: Published SDG 7 progress report
Northwest Research’s Role: Contributed to data analysis, literature review, and technical drafting of regional summaries.
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