Mafaz Global Solutions (MGS) provides comprehensive research, advocacy, and policy development services to strengthen programmes, policies, and institutional decision-making on migration, protection, and development across the Horn of Africa. The organization generates and applies evidence to inform programme design, policy development, and advocacy at local, national, and regional levels. Our services are designed to bridge the gap between evidence, policy commitments, and practical implementation, ensuring that decisions affecting migrants, communities, and institutions are grounded in rigorous analysis and contextual understanding. We work with governments, international organizations, civil society, research institutions, and communities to produce timely, actionable evidence that supports effective and rights-based responses to migration and protection challenges. Our approach recognizes that sustainable solutions require not only strong programmes but also sound policies and evidence-driven advocacy that influence systems and structures at all levels.
Research and Assessment Services
MGS conducts research and assessments to generate evidence on migration trends, drivers, routes, protection risks, and the effectiveness of interventions. Our services include migration trend analysis and mapping, research on smuggling and trafficking dynamics, protection risk assessments, labour market and skills gap analysis, community perception and behaviour studies, baseline and endline assessments, and context and stakeholder analysis. We serve governments and policy makers, international organizations and donors, research institutions and universities, and civil society organizations. Our research uses qualitative and quantitative methods, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and secondary data analysis, to produce evidence that is rigorous, relevant, and actionable. We conduct research in partnership with communities, institutions, and academic partners to ensure relevance and local ownership.
Policy Analysis and Development Services
MGS provides policy analysis and development support to governments and institutions seeking to strengthen migration governance frameworks, policies, and systems. Our services include analysis of national and regional policy frameworks, assessment of compliance with international standards, identification of policy gaps and opportunities for reform, development of policy recommendations and briefs, support for policy development and review processes, comparative analysis of migration policies and practices, and alignment with international and regional frameworks. We serve government ministries and agencies, regional bodies and institutions, international organizations, and policy makers. Our policy work is grounded in international human rights standards and aligned with frameworks including the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, the African Union Migration Policy Framework, and the IGAD Regional Migration Policy Framework.
Advocacy Services
MGS engages in advocacy to influence policy and practice, promote migrant rights, and advance protection and development objectives. Our services include advocacy for legal and policy reform, engagement with policymakers and decision-makers, coalition building and coordination among stakeholders, support for civil society advocacy initiatives, engagement with regional and international mechanisms, documentation of rights violations and advocacy campaigns, and support for migrant-led advocacy initiatives. We serve governments and policy makers, international organizations, civil society organizations, and migrant communities. Our advocacy is grounded in evidence and human rights principles, and is designed to create lasting change in policies, practices, and attitudes affecting migrants and vulnerable populations. We work to amplify the voices of affected communities and ensure that advocacy is informed by the realities and priorities of those most affected.
Evidence Generation and Knowledge Management Services
MGS generates evidence and manages knowledge to inform programme design, policy development, and advocacy. Our services include research and assessments, evidence synthesis and analysis, development of knowledge products and policy briefs, documentation of good practices and lessons learned, establishment of knowledge management systems, dissemination of research findings and evidence, and support for evidence-based decision-making. We serve governments and policy makers, international organizations and donors, research institutions and universities, and civil society organizations. Our knowledge management approach ensures that evidence is accessible, relevant, and used effectively to inform decisions and improve outcomes. We prioritize the use of evidence to strengthen programmes, policies, and institutional decision-making.
Programme Learning and Evaluation Services
MGS integrates programme learning and evaluation into its research, advocacy, and policy work. Our services include development of results frameworks and theories of change, design of monitoring and evaluation systems, implementation of baseline, midline, and endline assessments, support for evaluation and learning reviews, documentation of lessons learned and good practices, and support for adaptive management. We serve governments and institutions, international organizations and donors, civil society organizations, and programme implementers. Our approach is designed to ensure that programmes are effective, accountable, and continuously improving, and that evidence is used to inform policy and practice.
Capacity Strengthening for Research and Policy Services
MGS strengthens the capacity of institutions and actors to conduct research, develop policy, and engage in advocacy. Our services include training on research methods and data collection, capacity development for policy analysis and development, training on advocacy and stakeholder engagement, support for knowledge management and dissemination, mentorship and technical assistance, and support for institutional research and policy systems. We serve government institutions, civil society organizations, research institutions, and community-based organizations. Our capacity-strengthening approach is designed to build the skills, systems, and ownership needed for institutions to generate and use evidence effectively over the long term.
Service Outcomes
Through our research, advocacy, and policy development services, MGS aims to achieve enhanced evidence base on migration, smuggling, and trafficking dynamics, improved policy frameworks informed by research and evidence, strengthened advocacy for migrant rights and protection, increased use of evidence in programme design and decision-making, strengthened institutional capacity for research and policy analysis, improved coordination among stakeholders working on migration and protection, enhanced knowledge management and dissemination, and strengthened alignment of national and regional policies with international standards. These outcomes are achieved through integrated, evidence-based, and locally owned interventions that respond to the specific needs and realities of the Horn of Africa region.
Geographic Coverage
MGS delivers research, advocacy, and policy development services across the Horn of Africa, with operations in Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and South Sudan. In Somalia, our focus includes research on migration and smuggling dynamics, policy analysis and development, and advocacy for migrant rights. In Ethiopia, we focus on research, policy analysis, advocacy, and capacity strengthening. In Djibouti, our services include research on transit migration, policy support, and coordination. In South Sudan, we focus on research, policy development, advocacy, and capacity strengthening. This regional presence enables MGS to address research and policy challenges in a comprehensive and coordinated manner.
Why Choose MGS
Mafaz Global Solutions brings deep local expertise and knowledge of Horn of Africa migration and protection dynamics to every engagement. Our work is rights-based, grounded in a commitment to human rights, protection, and dignity for all people. We are evidence-driven, ensuring that research and data inform all interventions. We are partnership-oriented, working collaboratively with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and communities. Our approach is locally owned, with a focus on empowering communities and institutions to lead and sustain change. We prioritize sustainable impact through capacity building for long-term change. We remain adaptive and responsive to rapidly changing dynamics across the region.
Contact Us
For inquiries about our research, advocacy and policy development services, please contact Mafaz Global Solutions at info@mafazglobal.org or through our website at https://mafazglobal.org. We welcome partnerships and collaboration with governments, international organizations, donors, and communities committed to advancing research, advocacy and policy development in the Horn of Africa.
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