Research Insight for Learning Limited delivers rigorous research, impact evaluations, and M&E consultancy across Health, Agriculture, Education, and Development — trusted by leading international organisations in Malawi.
At Research Insight for Learning Limited (RIL), we believe that sustainable global progress is rooted in evidence-based decision-making. We are a premier research and consulting firm dedicated to transforming complex data into actionable strategies.
"Data is only as valuable as the change it inspires — we don't just deliver reports, we deliver insight."
— RIL Core PhilosophyOur mission is to bridge the gap between academic rigour and practical application. From randomised control trials to qualitative ethnographic studies, we employ robust methodologies that stand up to international scrutiny — grounded in deep local knowledge of Malawi's development landscape.
Our multi-disciplinary team delivers evidence across the sectors that matter most to Malawi's sustainable growth.
Clinical and community-based research improving healthcare delivery, public health policy, and patient outcomes across Malawi.
Value chain analysis, climate resilience, and food security research empowering smallholder farmers and agribusinesses.
Pedagogical innovation, learning assessments, and digital integration fostering inclusive and effective learning environments.
Comprehensive M&E services and socio-economic analysis ensuring development projects achieve lasting, measurable impact.
Seasoned researchers, policy analysts, and industry specialists combining technical depth with deep practical experience across Malawi's development landscape.
From RCTs to ethnographic studies — every project underpinned by High-Frequency Checks, strict ethical standards, and methodologies that withstand international scrutiny.
World-class professional standards combined with deep local knowledge — ensuring cultural relevance, high respondent participation, and sustainable impact on the ground.
Multi-year, high-impact engagements with leading international organisations.
Multi-year LTA leading WFP's primary monitoring data across Malawi. Continuous food security assessments, resilience programming data, and real-time data integrity for strategic decision-making through 2028.
Large-scale Randomised Controlled Trial evaluating digital learning interventions on foundational literacy and numeracy. Full field logistics, enumerator training, and technical quality assurance.
Comprehensive evaluation of adolescent sexual and reproductive health programming. Survey instrument design, ethical clearance oversight, and evidence base for youth-centric health services.
Technical consultancy developing and refining M&E systems for STEP UP II. Ensuring project outcomes are tracked with scientific rigour, transparent reporting, and accountable standards.
Dual-office infrastructure enabling rapid field deployment to all 28 districts.
Our main administrative and research hub. Central point for project design, data quality assurance, and executive operations serving the commercial capital and southern region.
Strategic presence in Malawi's capital, co-located with Salephera Consulting Limited. Direct proximity to UN agencies, government ministries, and international development partners.
Whether you need field data collection, impact evaluation, or M&E consultancy — RIL brings methodological excellence and deep local knowledge to every engagement.