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Research Support Services

We provide end-to-end research support that empowers you to deliver exceptional results. Whether you are a research agency, consulting firm, NGO, or corporate client, we offer tailored assistance throughout the research lifecycle — from study design to data processing and reporting.

Our Research Support Services
Questionnaire and Discussion Guide Development
We help you design clear, culturally appropriate, and methodologically sound instruments for data collection.
Sampling Design and Management
We develop robust sampling frameworks to ensure representative and reliable study results.
Data Collection Coordination
Seamless management of field teams and logistics to ensure efficient and accurate data capture.
Data Processing and Cleaning
We offer professional data coding, validation, and cleaning services to deliver datasets ready for analysis.
Analysis and Reporting Support
From topline summaries to detailed reports, we assist in transforming data into actionable insights.
Translations and Localization
Accurate and culturally relevant translations to ensure clear communication across different markets.
 
Why Partner with Mellben Research?
✅ Experienced research consultants and project managers
✅ Strong quality assurance protocols at every stage
✅ Flexible support – from full project management to specific service modules
✅ Regional knowledge to localize and optimize your study

 
Empower Your Research with Mellben Research
Let us be your trusted extension — working behind the scenes to ensure the success of your research projects.
👉 Contact us today to discuss how we can support your next project!

Coverage

Coverage

At Mellben Research, we pride ourselves on our strong field presence across key African markets. Our experienced local teams bring unmatched cultural understanding, language skills, and regional expertise — ensuring high-quality research outcomes for every project.

We currently operate in:

Botswana | Kenya | Namibia | South Africa | Tanzania | Uganda | Zambia | Zimbabwe

Each market is supported by trained field teams, quality supervisors, and research specialists who ensure data is accurate, timely, and reliable.
Whether your project is single-country or multi-country, we offer seamless coordination and consistent standards across borders.

Why Our Regional Coverage Matters
Access to urban, peri-urban, and rural populations
Localized fieldwork strategies tailored to each country's dynamics
Deep understanding of cultural and market differences
Faster project execution with in-country operational teams

Other Field Support Team Partner Country: Ghana | Nigeria | Ivory Coast |  

Industries We Serve

Mellben Research proudly supports a wide range of industries with high-quality data collection, fieldwork, and research support services. Our deep sector knowledge ensures that we understand the unique challenges and nuances of every market we serve.

Our Key Industries

  • Automotive Industry Research
    Understanding consumer behaviors, market trends, and brand positioning in the automotive sector, helping manufacturers and dealerships make informed decisions.

  • Scientific & Technological Innovations
    Investigating emerging technologies, innovation adoption, and trends in scientific research to support decision-making in tech-driven industries.

  • Banking & Financial Services Insights
    Offering strategic insights into customer satisfaction, product development, market penetration, and financial trends for banks, insurers, and fintechs.

  • Insurance Industry Research
    Analyzing market conditions, customer behavior, risk product development, and brand health in the competitive insurance industry.

  • Chemical, Mining & Resources Research
    Conducting market research on operational challenges, sustainability, stakeholder relationships, and market dynamics within the mining and chemical industries.

  • Logistics & Transportation Insights
    Researching trends, operational efficiencies, customer satisfaction, and industry developments within the logistics and transportation sector.

  • Construction & Real Estate Market Intelligence
    Delivering valuable insights into property trends, investment opportunities, market demand, and real estate development across various markets.

  • Media, Entertainment & Audience Research
    Assessing media consumption patterns, audience engagement, and content performance across diverse platforms in the media and entertainment industries.

  • Educational Systems & Institutional Research
    Supporting educational institutions, NGOs, and governments with research on learner experiences, curriculum effectiveness, and education program assessments.

  • Public Sector & NGO Impact Studies
    Conducting research to assess the effectiveness of public programs, impact evaluations, and community engagement for government and non-profit organizations.

  • Energy & Utilities Market Analysis
    Providing in-depth research into market access, customer satisfaction, energy usage, and the evolving needs of utility companies.

  • Retail & E-Commerce Market Research
    Providing insights into consumer behavior, retail trends, e-commerce growth, and market demand to help brands optimize their retail strategies.

  • Food & Beverage Consumer Insights
    Uncovering consumer preferences, brand loyalty, and purchasing behavior to help brands optimize product offerings and marketing strategies.

  • Telecommunications & IT Industry Analysis
    Offering in-depth research into market expansion, customer satisfaction, technology adoption, and competitive analysis within the telecom and IT sectors.

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences Research
    Conducting research on patient experiences, healthcare provider insights, medical product development, and industry trends within the healthcare sector.

 

Trusted by Organizations Across Africa

Our experience across industries gives us the agility to adapt methodologies and deliver insights that drive success, no matter the sector.

👉 Talk to us today about how Mellben Research can support your sector-specific research needs.

Publications

Publications By Our Senior Research Team
TITLE
CITED BY YEAR

Assessing gender inequality in food security among small-holder farm households in urban and rural South Africa
B Tibesigwa, M Visser
World Development 88, 33-49 110
2016

Investigating the sensitivity of household food security to agriculture-related shocks and the implication of social and natural capital
B Tibesigwa, M Visser, M Collinson, W Twine
Sustainability Science 11 (2), 193-214 48
2016

The impact of climate change on net revenue and food adequacy of subsistence farming households in South Africa
B Tibesigwa, M Visser, J Turpie
Environment and Development Economics 20 (3), 327-353 35
2015

Small-scale subsistence farming, food security, climate change and adaptation in South Africa: Male-female headed households and urban-rural nexus
B Tibesigwa, M Visser
Economic Research Southern Africa, Cape Town 34
2015

Gender differences in climate change risk, food security, and adaptation: a study of rural households' reliance on agriculture and natural resources to sustain livelihoods
B Tibesigwa, M Visser, L Hunter, M Collinson, W Twine
Environment for Development Initiative. 28
2015

A framework for selecting and designing policies to reduce marine plastic pollution in developing countries
F Alpizar, F Carlsson, G Lanza, B Carney, RC Daniels, M Jaime, T Ho, ...
Environmental Science & Policy 109, 25-35 27
2020

Climate change and South Africa’s commercial farms: an assessment of impacts on specialised horticulture, crop, livestock and mixed farming systems
B Tibesigwa, M Visser, J Turpie
Environment, Development and Sustainability 19 (2), 607-636 22
2017

Effects of objective and subjective income comparisons on subjective wellbeing
B Tibesigwa, M Visser, B Hodkinson
Social Indicators Research 128 (1), 361-389 20
2016

Valuing recreational ecosystem services in developing cities: The case of urban parks in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
B Tibesigwa, H Ntuli, R Lokina
Cities 106, 102853 13
2020

Naturally available wild pollination services have economic value for nature dependent smallholder crop farms in Tanzania
B Tibesigwa, J Siikamäki, R Lokina, J Alvsilver
Scientific reports 9 (1), 1-10 12
2019

Investigating the Sensitivity of Household Food Security to Agriculture-Related Shocks and the Implications of Informal Social Capital and Natural Resource Capital
B Tibesigwa, M Visser, W Twine, M Collinson
Environment for Development Initiative. 9
2014

Multiple and concurrent sex partnerships and social norms: Young adults’ sexual relationships in the Metropolitan Communities of Cape Town, South Africa
B Tibesigwa, M Visser
Sexuality Research and Social Policy 12 (4), 301-316 8
2015

Fisheries performance in Africa: An analysis based on data from 14 countries
F Asche, TM Garlock, W Akpalu, EC Amaechina, R Botta, NA Chukwuone, ...
Marine Policy 125, 104263 6
2021

Long-rains crops, short-rains crops, permanent crops and fruit crops: The ‘hidden’multiple season-cropping system for adaptation to rain variability by smallholder farms
B Tibesigwa, H Ntuli, R Lokina, B Okumu, C Komba
Journal of Environmental Management 278, 111407 3
2021

Small-holder farming, food security and climate change in South Africa: male-female and urban-rural differences
B Tibesigwa, M Visser
Environment for Development Initiative. 3
2016

Effects of Social Norms on Multiple Partnerships: Evidence from Young Adults in the Metropolitan Communities of Cape Town, South Africa
B Tibesigwa, M Visser
Economic Research Southern Africa Working Papers 2
2014

Naturally available pollinator decline will decrease household food security and increase the gender gap in nutrition between men and women who head smallholder farm households ...
B Tibesigwa
Environment for Development Discussion Paper-Resources for the Future (RFF) 1
2018

In search of urban recreational ecosystem services in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
B Tibesigwa, R Lokina, F Kasalirwe, R Jacob, J Tibanywana, G Makuka
Environment for Development Discussion Paper-Resources for the Future (RFF) 1
2018

The value of wild pollination ecosystem services to crop production: What does gender of the smallholder farmer got to do with it?
B Tibesigwa
Authorea Preprints 2020

Naturally Available Pollinator Decline Will Decrease Household Food and Increase Gender-Gap in Nutrition between Men and Women Who Head Smallholder Farm Households in Sub ...
B Tibesigwa
Working Papers-Economic Research Southern Africa 2018

Contribution of smallholder agriculture to daily calories, macronutrients, minerals and vitamins in male-and female-headed farm households in sub-Saharan Africa
B Tibesigwa, M Visser, R Lokina, RZ Jacob
Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa, 297-339 2018

‘Know Your Epidemic’: the Effects of Expected Health and Contextual Health Uncertainty on Risky Sex
B Tibesigwa, M Visser, M Bezabih
Economic Research Southern Africa Working Papers 2014

EVALUATION OF AVOVISION FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMME
M Visser, B Tibesigwa 2012

An economic perspective on the influence of social interaction on risky behaviours
B Tibesigwa
University of Cape Town 2012

Environment for Development
B Tibesigwa, M Visser, W Twine, M Collinson

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