Partner With DataSense
Turn data into impact, together
Partner with DataSense to turn data into evidence and evidence into action. As the research and data intelligence unit of iSocial, we collaborate with businesses, non-profits, government agencies, development organisations, and universities to deliver research, impact assessment, and data analytics in Bangladesh and abroad.
Why Partner With DataSense
Since 2018, DataSense has helped organisations make better decisions through evidence-based research. Here is what you can count on:
- A team of 20 core professionals, with research teams working from Bangladesh, the UK, and the USA
- A research network of more than 2,400 people covering all 64 districts of Bangladesh
- Experience across 10 key sectors and more than 20 clients served
- Strong research partnerships with international institutions, including the ILO, Data & Society, the Oxford Internet Institute, and the University of Edinburgh
- Clear communication of findings, through reports, policy briefs, and visual policy storytelling that decision-makers can use
Who We Partner With
We work with organisations that share our commitment to evidence and social good:
- Corporations and enterprises seeking market research and business intelligence
- Non-profits and NGOs that need impact assessment and field research
- Government agencies looking for policy review and data-backed planning
- Development organisations and donors running projects that need baselines, evaluations, and learning
- Universities and research institutes interested in joint studies and fieldwork in Bangladesh
Ways to Partner With Us
- Collaborative research: joint studies that combine your expertise with our local research capacity.
- Field data collection: research design, data collection, quality assurance, analysis, translation, and transcription through our nationwide network.
- Impact assessment and evaluation: baseline studies and ongoing evaluations for projects, programmes, and businesses.
- Policy review and advisory: expert analysis to shape effective policies and frameworks.
- Knowledge products: co-created publications and series, such as Economic Intelligence Bangladesh with The Business Standard.
- Data capacity building: training in data generation, management, analysis, and interpretation.
Where We Can Work Together
Our partnerships focus on these areas:
- Digital economy and digital society
- Labour economy and labour migration
- Climate change and climate migration
- Gender and inclusion
- International trade, finance, and investment
Our Partners
We are proud to collaborate with leading organisations, including the ILO, Data & Society Research Institute, Fairwork, the Oxford Internet Institute, and the University of Edinburgh.
Our latest partnership is with the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh Futures Institute on a collaborative research project, funded by The British Academy and The Wolfson Foundation, examining the digitised old age allowance system in Bangladesh. Partnerships like this let us use data for social good, challenge inequalities, and foster inclusion through evidence-based research.
How a Partnership Works [confirm steps]
- Reach out: tell us about your organisation and the problem you want to solve.
- Explore: we discuss goals, scope, and the best way to work together.
- Agree: we shape a clear plan covering roles, timeline, and outputs.
- Deliver: we carry out the work and share findings in formats your audience can use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can partner with DataSense? Corporations, non-profits, government agencies, development organisations, and universities in Bangladesh and abroad.
What kind of partnerships do you take on? Joint research, field data collection, impact assessment, policy review, knowledge products, and data capacity building.
Do you work outside Bangladesh? Yes. We serve clients in Bangladesh and internationally, and our research team works from Bangladesh, the UK, and the USA.
How do I start a conversation? Use the form below, or email datasense@isocial.com.bd with a short description of your organisation and your idea.
Let’s Collaborate
Let’s transform your data into a strategic asset. Tell us about your organisation and what you would like to achieve, and our team will get back to you.
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