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About ICG

Locally Rooted. Evidence Driven. Development Focused.

iRead Consulting Group (ICG) is a legally registered Ethiopian consulting and research firm headquartered in Samara, Afar National Regional State.

ICG provides evidence-based consulting, research, training and advisory services that contribute to sustainable development and improved livelihoods, particularly in pastoral and agro-pastoral communities.

We work with government institutions, universities, development partners, non-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies, private sector organizations and community-based institutions.

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Evidence-Based Research

Scientific methods, data analytics and participatory approaches for informed decisions.

Client-Centered Solutions

Customized services designed around client priorities and stakeholder needs.

Measurable Impact

Practical interventions focused on sustainable development and institutional improvement.

What We Do

Our Core Service Areas

ICG combines research, capacity development and technical consultancy to help clients address complex development challenges.

Research & Innovation

Rigorous research and evidence generation for informed policy, programme and investment decisions.

  • Research design and implementation
  • Baseline, midline and endline studies
  • Impact evaluations
  • MEAL systems
  • Policy analysis and development
  • Food security and livelihood assessments
  • Climate resilience studies
  • Environmental and social impact assessments
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Training & Capacity Development

Practical learning and institutional development solutions that strengthen people, teams and organizations.

  • Professional training
  • Leadership development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Institutional development
  • Organizational performance assessment
  • Knowledge management
  • Capacity building programmes
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ICT & Technical Consultancy

Digital, spatial and technical solutions that improve information management and decision-making.

  • GIS and remote sensing
  • Spatial analysis
  • Data analytics
  • Digital information systems
  • Technical advisory services
  • Knowledge and data management
  • Technology-enabled research solutions
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Areas of Expertise

Multidisciplinary Development Expertise

Our work brings together technical knowledge, local understanding and practical experience.

Agriculture & Pastoral Development
Climate Change & Resilience
Water Resources & Irrigation
GIS & Remote Sensing
Monitoring & Evaluation
Socio-Economic Assessment
Institutional Development
Market & Feasibility Studies
Our Approach

How We Deliver Results

01
Evidence-Based Research

Rigorous methods, reliable data and participatory approaches guide our recommendations.

02
Client-Centered Solutions

Each assignment is designed around the specific context, needs and priorities of the client.

03
Strategic Partnerships

We collaborate with institutions and specialists to strengthen quality and maximize impact.

04
Capacity Development

Training, coaching, mentoring and institutional strengthening are integrated into our work.

05
Quality Assurance & Learning

Continuous monitoring, review and learning help maintain high professional standards.

06
Innovation & Knowledge Sharing

We use innovative methods, digital technologies and knowledge exchange to solve emerging challenges.

Clients & Partners

Organizations We Serve

Government Institutions
Universities & Research Institutes
Development Partners
UN Organizations
NGOs & Civil Society
Community Organizations
Private Sector
Financial Institutions
Our Commitment

Quality, Integrity and Measurable Impact

We are committed to delivering high-quality, ethical, timely and cost-effective professional services grounded in scientific evidence, accountability and client satisfaction.

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