ABCON has one of the largest CAPI (computer assisted personal interviewing) enabled field forces in virtually every major cities and towns of Ethiopia. Connected to FTP server at our Data and Statistical Services (DSS), we generate quantitative data using GPS enabled smart mobile phones and tablets Thus far, our field teams conducted more than 250,000 interviews with consumers, citizens, stakeholders and other elite audiences in urban and rural part of Ethiopia.

In addition to CAPI, we collect quantitative and qualitative data for research undertakings commission to our firm using PAPI (paper-based personal interviewing) ABCON has a network of qualified and experienced male and female supervisors and enumerators as well as FDG moderators who are recruited from 9 regions and 2 city administrations in Ethiopia. Our data collectors are native speakers of languages spoken throughout the country. We provide state of the art training to our data collectors, allow them to pre-test the survey tools before they conduct the main survey. We travel to every village, health facilities, schools, and institutions located in every part of the country.

Where a particular study involves Paper-pen Assisted Personal Interviewing (PAPI), the team of data editors, data entry clerks, data entry supervisors, and data managers at our DSS Unit are always at the forefront to deliver high quality data processing. The DSS Unit is equipped with state of the art statistical applications and a set of net worked desk top and lap top computers used to process a large amount quantitative data.

We offer an integrated services to help organization overhaul the way they structure their activities and do business. Our OD approach is grounded in systematic inquiry. Through observation, research, and interviews, our organizational development consultants analyzes the corporate culture of an organization and identify whether CHANGE is required in strategy, structure, and human resources.

Performance management is one area of expertise ABCON can offer. We help organization’s align their activities, business processes with their organizational objectives and missions through either the Balanced Score Card or Performance Prism for private sector manufacturers and service providers. Alternatively, we have hands-on experience of Public Sector Score Cards.